Blue Moon (Book One in The Blue Crystal Trilogy) by Pat Spence

Author:Pat Spence
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: urban fantasy, paranormal romance, eternal youth, dark forces, supernatural powers, teenage love story, supernatural beings, beautiful creatures, glamour and style, nice girl meets bad boy

The three of us walked up the driveway and soon the hall came into view. Maybe it was the afternoon sunshine on the honeyed Cotswold stone, I don’t know, but it seemed to shine and pulse with energy. The thought went through my head, ‘It’s alive, it’s excited at the prospect of the party’, as Theo opened the front door. We walked into the reception area and everything had a freshness and sparkle about it.

“Looks like Pantera has been busy cleaning,” laughed Violet.

Viyesha walked into the reception area, calling instructions over her shoulder.

“I want lilies on the big table ….” She stopped short when she saw me, and a flash of confusion crossed her features before she smiled charmingly.

“Emily, what a surprise, I didn’t expect to see you today.”

“It’s alright, mother,” said Theo, quickly. “I won’t be seeing Emily for the next two days, so she’s just popped in for a few minutes.”

“Sorry, Viyesha, if it’s inconvenient…” I began, feeling in the way, but she held up her hand.

“Nonsense, of course it’s convenient. I’ll get Pantera to make some tea.” She spoke quickly and efficiently, and I began to realise what a force majeure she could be where organisation was concerned. Disappearing down the corridor, she called, “Violet, could you come with me and help me sort out the room plans, please?”

“Yes, mother,” said Violet. She looked at me quickly. “I’d better go. See you in a few days, Emily.”

I glanced at Theo.

“I shouldn’t have come. You obviously have a lot of things to get ready.”

“It’s fine, Emily. Don’t worry. Come on, come into the ballroom.”

We walked through the double doors on our right and, once again, a large fire was burning brightly in the huge fireplace. I followed Theo to the large purple sofas and sat where he indicated.

“I’ll go and get the tea,” he said, when I’d sat down. “It’ll save Pantera a job.”

“It’s okay, Theo,” I protested, “I don’t want tea. I’m fine.”

“It’s no trouble, honestly.”

He left the room quickly and I sat, feeling glad I wouldn’t have to encounter the housekeeper again. She gave me the creeps and was the last person I wanted to see, apart from Aquila, that is.

Theo had only been gone for a few minutes, when the French windows leading to the rear gardens opened and Joseph walked in, carrying an armful of roses.

“Emily,” he said, his face lighting up. “I didn’t expect to see you here. Come to check up on your car? It’s not quite ready yet.”

“No, of course not, take as long as you want. It’s just a quick visit. Theo invited me back,” I explained, looking at the roses he was carrying and feeling more in the way than ever. “I know you have a party to organise and loads to do.”

The scent of the roses assailed my nostrils and I breathed in deeply, adding, “They smell glorious, your guests will love them.”

“I hope so. We’re really pulling out the stops. It’s not every day you have a Blue Moon Ball.

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