The next two days were a bustle of activity in the castle as everyone prepared for the Royal Coven Ball that would take place tomorrow night. In less than twenty-four hours, I'd know my fate. Despite that looming over my head, anticipation bubbled inside of me. I'd never been to a ball before, and the thought of getting dressed up and dancing the night away was exciting. Too bad the one person I wanted to spend the night dancing with wouldn't be here.

But Isach would be here, ...