Masquerade Ball

Prologue

Hello. My name is Evanguleene Jane Irvington. I'm 18 years old with long blonde hair flowing down to my mid back. Bright blue eyes that everyone seems drawn to. I honestly don't get it.

I live with my best friend Olivia Amber Elsworth, otherwise known as Livi. She has thick brown hair with the most amazing hazel eyes that I've ever seen.

Anyway. We live in the middle of the towns square in a little apartment just above the book shop that we fortunately own. Our little bookstore is pretty successful. We aren't poor, but we aren't exactly rich either. That's how we live though and that's the way I like it. I couldn't ask for anything better.

The Kingdom of Hallman is ruled by King Sebastian Ty Hallman. By his side we have Queen Caroline Grace Hallman. They have three children. Two of which are girls, Princess Sydney Mae Hallman and Princess Anastasia Grace Hallman. Their son, Prince Landon Joseph Hallman, has all the girls in the kingdom falling at his feet for a chance to become the next Queen of Hallman. The only girl not falling to his feet would have to be me.

I know, I know what all of you are thinking. Why? He's perfect with his sandy blonde hair styled to the latest fashion and his heart-stopping smile with dimples. Well, he's way to egoistic for his own good. He uses his title to get anything he wants. it drives me insane. He needs to be more grounded and all the women throwing themselves at him won't help.

The palace is hosting its annual Masquerade Ball and every single woman in the kingdom is required to attend. That would include me. Ugh... Well wish me luck.