Chapter 60

• Chapter 60
• The mansion’s grand hall gleamed in the morning light, servants bustling back and forth with crates of flowers and trays of champagne. Elena stood on the sweeping marble staircase, watching the preparations for tonight’s charity gala—ostensibly in honor of Kara’s safe return, but in truth another display of Gabriel’s power. She smoothed the fabric of her black silk dress and touched the single red rose pinned to her shoulder, bracing herself for the night ahead.
• Mia appeared beside her in a soft pink gown, still pale from last night’s ordeal, Kara in lavender at her side. “Are you sure about this?” Mia whispered, glancing warily down at the ballroom floor.