110: Garden Of Solitude

*ALEX*

On the day of the masquerade ball, I was with my family the whole afternoon, chatting with everyone. The atmosphere in the house is fantastic, filled with lively chatter. We are in good spirits, riding the wave of excitement for tonight's event.

It will be the first time that our family is complete and we will be attending the masquerade ball together. In the previous ball, it's always been me who is missing and my grandparents, so today is very special because it will be a family affair and everyone will be present on the festive occasion.

Everyone is excited. I can see the shimmering excitement on their faces.

By 5:00 in the afternoon, I made my exit and informed everyone that I'm going home and that I would see them at the party later.

I left our family home, and part of me felt sad that I couldn't attend the party. I got into my car, drove into the heavy traffic and dropped by at the vampire's place.

Lauren exited the gate and waved at me. I opened the door and she qu