Lyra's Journey
"I didn't know you'd be attending tonight!"
"Hello, Lady Annabelle," Lyra replied, forcing a smile onto her face. Inside, her thoughts raced, wondering if perhaps this woman, too, would become collateral damage in the battle ahead.
"Are you enjoying yourself?" Lady Annabelle asked, swaying slightly as she leaned in closer.
"Of course," lied Lyra, her eyes darting toward the grand staircase, where Arthur was sure to make his entrance soon. "It's a beautiful party."
"Isn't it just?" Lady Annabelle sighed, before flitting away with a giggle, unaware of the danger that lurked beneath the surface of the festivities.
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