For the first time in her life Adaline heard the person come in before seeing them.

She gasped when she saw a metal chain in between her aunt and Mr. Korr. She stared at that, horrified.

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"Good lord!" She heard Jenna. Indeed, good lord.

Adeline stood up. "What happened?"

Korr smiled and answered her question, "Nothing dear one, Your aunt was being difficult." He pulled out the chair for Tessa and then sat down after she did. The chain was kept on the table instead of leaving it hanging in the air.

Adeline stood there as she saw the metal chain or handcuffs on both of their hands. Jaina cleared her throat, making Adaline look at her. She pointed to the seat and Adeline took it.

"Are you both okay?" She asked him in a quiet voice. What was the meaning of this? Why were they wearing handcuffs?

Also, her aunt was avoiding meeting anyone's eyes and Korr was smiling like an idiot.

What happened?

Tessa cleared her throat, but did not look Adeline in the eyes. "Yes, yes. Everything is fine." She waved it off by her other hand.

"Is it?" Korr teased as the servants entered with the trays of food.

Tessa turned to glare at the man who was sitting next to her. "Yes, it is." She hissed and gave him a pointed look.

Adeline glanced at the odd couple before moving her eyes to Jenna who was hiding her smile but failing miserably.

She sighed. Whatever.

******

"Then, can I go?" She whispered to Korr unsure whether or not he would agree to this. His expressions said that he was not sure about this himself.

"And where is the so-called party?" He asked and she handed him the slip.

"Hmm," he read over the contents. Frankly he did not see the need for a 20 year old boy through a party when he unmated, which meant that he was only doing so to find the one. But then again it would make more sense if he did this on his birthday.

But why would he invite adaline? He knew that he was the Ambassador and it was obvious that he had reach in high places. But Adaline was a human and people usually ignored them unless they were their mate.

"What did this boy tell you?" He asked but his eyes remained on the piece of paper. The paper did not look suspicious in fact it had every bit of information.

Adeline scowled. Why was he asking so many questions? Even though she was the one that never went to parties after her father still allowed her whenever she wanted to. What was his problem?

"He invited me," She answered his question politely, "and I accepted." She told them as simple as that for stop because that had exactly happened.

He placed the card over his desk and leaned over his chair to talk to her. "Do you know the name of the boy?"

"Ryan." She said immediately. Annoyed her that he thought he could ask so many questions. If he was a guardian that it was a yes and no situation!

"Just that?" He asked and she nodded. "Who else is going?"

"Everyone else accepted the invitation. So I expect everyone to be there." She answered and he narrowed his eyes slightly. She didn't notice.

He was counting her heartbeats. It seems to be normal and there was no change in her scent. That meant that she was not lying and Adeline was far too of an amateur to know how to mask her scent.

He nodded, "alright then you can go. But," he raised a finger, "I expect you to keep yourself sober. Do not drink any alcohol that is not meant for human consumption. Stay with one of your friends always and I will send a car and driver with you. You will only leave in that car and with the same driver. Is that alright?"

She nodded.

"Words Adaline," he shook his head, "is that alright with you?"

"Yes, it is." She whispered.

He nodded. "You can go then." He smiled, "but remember go with the same driver and come with the same one. If I change the drivers that I will be the one who will drive you back."

She smiled widely at him, appreciating the concern and nodded her head hurriedly before flying out of the room. This was going to be epic!

*******

"Wow," Beth awed as soon as she came into Adeline's room, "you have a beautiful room Addy!"

"Truly," Patty nodded too. "You designed it?"

"My aunt." Adeline answered. "It was all her."

Beth nodded appreciatively, "well, If she demanded a hefty compensation then she deserved it."

Adeline smiled.

They had not been any kind of plant that all three of them would get ready together but Adeline assumed if she was to make this new world her home she could bring a few traditions here.

"So what are you all going to wear?"

Patty raised her bag in which her dress was. "It's for me."

"Same here." Beth raised hers.

Adeline nodded and then smiled cheekily. She went to the closet and pulled her her dress.

"Well, this," she pulled the dress in front of her, "is me."

She heard them both gasp and then showed them the back.

"Fuck!' Patty cried out.

" So how is it?" Adeline threw the dress on the bed and turned to the two girls who had their mouths open.

Their eyes followed the piece of cloth as it was now a bundled mess on the bed. What were they to say to this?

"I think," Beth turned to Adeline and smirked, "is going to be awesome!"

"A little bit of makeup and some bold eyeliner will do the trick!" Patty clapped her hands and then widened her eyes for a brief second, "I think we all can make slight changes. This is going to be the best night ever!"

Adeline grinned. "Let's get ready then!"