Birthday ball (1)

Two days later, Wilma had already departed Lockwood to return home to care for her husband. Lockwood was turned upside down during these two days as those invited to the King's birthday ball rushed to prepare for it. 

It would be the highlight of the winter season so everyone wanted to look their best as one simple bad outfit would be remembered until the next ball. 

Hazel returned to the palace as she needed to be dressed there and enter the ball by Tobias's side. 

One by one, carriages lined up outside the palace to drop off the excited guests.

"This is grander than the first ball I attended. I still think we should have brought a gift for Tobias. He would have appreciated it if it came from you personally," Alessandra said. She sat in a carriage with Edgar, waiting until they would reach the steps to go into the palace.