*Kellan*

The Drogomor ballroom was decked out with the complete works. I’d been to dozens of balls in my lifetime, but I had never seen it this nice before.

They brought out the nicest linens, and there were spring flowers draped on tables and chairs. I could have sworn a couple of crystal chandeliers were added to the ceiling as well, adding more soft lighting to the space.

“Excuse me. Kellan?”

I turned to look at a young woman I recognized from our ...