PENELOPE'S POVThe second phase of the event had gone into full swing, the sound of music and laughter echoing through the walls and corridors into the room. I searched around for my second earring, tossing stuff out of my way as I wrecked the room. Ezra walked in, seeming worried. “You haven't come down yet,” “My earrings. I can't find them,” I complained. He dropped his camera and helped me to search around. “How far gone are they?” I asked. “Celeste is going through her act. You're up next. I mean…Daemon is…but since he hasn't returned, you're take it,” “Yeah, I know,” a breath of frustration eased through. My head was pounding, and beads of sweat had begun to spoil my makeup. “Found it,” Ezra said. He jumped passed the mess on the floor and held it to my ear. “I'll do it,” While he fixed it to my ear, the door opened and Celeste walked in. Ezra quickly pulled away the moment he locked the earrings. “Thanks,” “What's keeping you two?” Her eyes scanned over. I was about
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