“I’ve been celebrating since this morning!” Emmett announced cheerfully, tipping his half-full glass toward the person nearest him. Standing on the steps leading from the castle to the garden, he had a good view of everyone who was heading back into the castle to enjoy the celebrations and those who were stepping outside for a moment of fresh air. “Can you believe I missed the banquet last year? I was up north. I was so torn up about it. I hate to miss a good party.”














