Aurora kept searching through the gifts, determined to find the lucky note. She had to get it tonight—she wanted good fortune next year!

The second person to find a note was Sophia.

Aurora narrowed her eyes. “Alright, I’m taking you two down.”

Then Phoebe found one.

Aurora instantly deflated.

Feeling bad for her, Sophia started helping her rummage through the remaining gingerbread cookies. Just as she reached for ...