Chapter 100

Alvara's Point of View

After lunch, the tables were set outside. Chinese lanterns were dropped around the garden, casting the atmosphere into one out of a fairytale. Champagne flutes were being packed on small stables and the alcohol itself was kept in ice baths. Fresh flowers sat in vases. High chairs were quickly covered in white covers.

Watching all of this unfold in front of me was miraculous. In moments, the garden was transformed from plain to spectacular. The maids had done a wonderful job. Had smiled and laughed as they created this masterpiece. This was a true joy. Something I had never come upon in Half-Moon.

Dargan and Harland helped wherever they could. Ozias organized all the snacks on the larger tables. Maverick spoke with security to make sure no one unsavory was getting in. All of this for twenty guests. It seemed almost impossible. Well, twenty people excluding the seven of us. 

Albert had taken to playing t