[LENA]
I sneaked back to the great hall, trying to be as inconspicuous as possible.
I headed to the refreshments table and downed a glass of sparkling fruit juice. I was very thirsty. I took another glass and concealed myself behind the table decorations as I scanned the room. I saw Cece dancing with a nobleman who looked like he was very taken with her. They were conversing and laughing, and, if I'm not mistaken, flirting.
The other person I was looking for — and hiding from — was nowhere in sight. Whew. That's good. I wasn't sure I could face Philippe right now. He wasn't leaving until tomorrow, so I still have time to figure out where we stand.
Regardless, at least something good happened today. Luca.
He's back! Finally, after all this time. And he wouldn't be leaving again.
