The lively atmosphere of Ciara's castle faded as soon as I noticed Aurelia wasn't among those gathered.
A knot of worry crept into my mind. It wasn't like her to miss an opportunity to sulk in the background, arms crossed, casting daggers at Riley or Seraphine if they happened to steal my attention.
The grand hall, vibrant with laughter and music, felt unexpectedly hollow without her presence.
Where could she have gone? My heart raced at the thought that perhaps she was truly upset, hidden away in a dark corner of the castle's sprawling interiors.
I turned to Seraphine, who was already watching me with a smirk as if she'd been waiting for me to notice. "Looking for someone?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Maybe," I replied, trying to sound casual. "You haven't seen Aurelia, have you?"
