She nodded, going back to change into her normal clothes when she was done, she brought them both back out. "I have the perfect necklace to wear with it."
"Mm. That's why I'm inviting you to this; I'm hoping I can get my Tuck back. He's been dreadfully glum since Father announced his engagement."
The Sparks house was covered with fairy lights and lanterns. The inside ballroom was brightly lit and ornate, with shimmering crystal and golden walls.
Avice looked around nervously, her fingers trailing self consciously over the necklace around her neck. In it there were deep blue sapphires. It was the one precious thing she owned.
