Chapter 68

Vandermere Manor was lit only by the silver glow of the moon and the stars scattered across the Eldorian sky. Our feet, still stained purple from grape juice, left marks along the stone path as we walked side by side, our shoulders brushing now and then.

"I'm ruined," I said, glancing at my white dress now covered in violet stains. "I don't think this will ever come out."

Gideon laughed, the sou