Chapter 1 – Finding Madeline
in a kaleidoscope of
The magnificent event center shimmered in the light of a thousand small lights, with each crystal in the massive chandelier overhead captaing and scattering beams in
Deeped michight blue, emerald given, and poldeflections flashed across the towering wall creating a sunreal atmosphere throughout the hall Every element was meticulously contructed for an amazing evening, from the elaborately interwoven tablecloths to the pingeous arrangements of white roses and
(Hoses and baby’s heath chat
velvet drapes, pushed back to reveal towriting windows, framed the night sky outside, where stars blinked distų i
In contrast to the dazzling Indoors.
Guests were already coming in, their laughter and talk creating a soft burn in the air, Sebastian temained cool in those early musents, certain that everything was proceeding as planned. He stood near the door, nodding at Damiliar faces and welcoming, old friends and family, occasionally looking to the empty spot by his slike.
it was early, after all, Madeline was probably still getting ready, and she’d walk through those doors at any time, glowing, and lively.
