Chapter 232: Dresses, drama, and tears (2)
Annalise dreaded attending the ball now that she was with Beatrice and River. Some of the people attending the ball were still outside, getting out of their carriages, and greeting each other as they walked inside.
Annalise wished the ball was at Wendy’s home so there wouldn’t be too many people around.
Instead of Wendy’s home, the ball was held at a large estate belonging to a relative of Wendy’s husband. It was far from being small and quiet like Annalise thought it would be since Rafael was attending. She didn’t place him as someone who wanted to attend something so grand.
Beatrice walked with River while Annalise walked behind them with the knights. As much as she wanted to stick by Beatrice and River, Annalise did not want to ruin their time together. As soon as they got inside, Annalise had a feeling Beatrice would want to dance with River.
Annalise planned to blend in with the walls like she wasn’t there the moment Beatrice and River left her alone. She only needed to figure out how to get out of Logan’s sight since he was here leading the knights to look out for danger. The knights wore their armour to show off who they were.
"Do not think of running away, Annalise. Don’t look so surprised. I am Rafael’s mother so I had to deal with the look he had while he plotted his way out of many balls. You are going to have fun tonight if you ignore all the eyes on you," Beatrice offered advice.
Annalise found that hard to do since everyone outside had turned their attention to them. The Callahans seemed to be well-known wherever they went. Beatrice was used to it so she walked looking at only her husband and River was quiet as usual.
"The ball will last for hours. You should hope Wendy doesn’t ask them to stay so you will be here until the very end," Logan said, adding to Annalise’s horror.
"Do not make me regret not finding a way to get rid of you," Annalise replied, pushing his face from being so close to her. "Why are you enjoying this when you will have to be on the lookout for danger all night? Did you forget why this will be torture for you too?"