Aunt Chase helped Annabeth make her Turkish costume, based on the pattern that Magnus had sent her. They finished it by the time Annabeth had to leave to go home.
Along with the new outfit, Annabeth returned with a wooden sewing box inset with tortoiseshell: a Christmas gift from Aunt Chase.
She brought it with her to church to keep her hands busy during the Christmas Eve services by darning a pair of stockings that were torn.
The village church near Chase Mansion was decorated with evergreen boughs, holly, and ivy. Everyone twittered about Piper's engagement to Lord Skye, who was spending Christmas with his future bride and her family.
Piper and Lord Skye were unaware of all the tongues wagging around them. They innocently sang along with God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.
Lady McLean, in her gaudy green satin dress and red bonnet, crowed with pride in the match her daughter had made.
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Pride and Percabeth
Historical FictionFiesty Annabeth Chase is thrilled when she is invited to the Duke of Olympus's house party. While her best friend Piper begins a romance with Lord Jason Grace, the Duke's son and heir, Annabeth crosses paths with Lieutenant Perseus Jackson, a das...