Chapter 162

FREYA

Caroline has given the ballroom a new look, that was the first thing I noticed when I stepped inside. As if sensing my presence, she looked in my direction, the glimpse of worry I first sighted on her face faded into a small smile. I didn't have to be in her head to know she was relieved to see me. 

"I love what you've done here." I gestured around the room, noticing for the first time that Hazel was standing behind me. I had no idea she was following me. 

"I'm pleased to hear that, everything is happening tonight and I was a bit worried you would not come to approve of the decorations," she told me. 

I resist the urge to groan in frustration just thinking about what I went through yesterday. It could make her curious and the last thing I wanted was her trying to pry it out of me. I looked over my shoulder, a smile threatening to break free from me as I finally understood why Hazel was following me closely behind.