Adrien changed out of the clothes he had worn for the day and into something slightly more refined. Classes were done for the week and it was now close to the time he had promised to meet Lady Aefre.
He checked his appearance for the final time. Sending up a silent prayer for there not to be too many people at this banquet, he opened the door. Amelia, one of the two maids who worked on this floor, had her hand raised as if she were in the process of knocking.
"Lord Adrien," she greeted him with her usual cheerful smile. "A letter has arrived for you."
Adrien took the letter Amelia handed him. "Thank you, Amelia."
Re-entering the room, Adrien placed the letter down on the table, planning to read it later. He was just turning around to leave when the writing on the front of the envelope caught his eye.
