*Freya*
I breathe a sigh of relief as soon as I close the bedroom door behind me. Although I have only met the Alpha of Avalon this very day, I know instinctively that he is a man of his word and he will not cause an irreparable scandal by following me directly back to the ballroom. He will keep his promise and wait at least fifteen minutes before reappearing.
I move silently through the dark hallways of my cousins' home until I emerge at the top of the stairs that lead to the brightly lit ballroom. I stop for a moment to survey the scene. Aunt Norah has surely outdone herself this time, and I am once again amazed how She manages, not being able to see.
It is really quite breathtaking. Exotic, brightly colored flowers adorn the refreshment tables that line the walls of the room. Hundre
