The hours pass very quickly and almost before he knew it, the start of the party was on them.  James had done the complete perimeter of the manor and had found a place on at one of the wall where whoever the intruder was had passed through.  Unfortunately he still did not have any idea what they had been after or who they were.  The smell was almost familiar but he could place it, nor did he have a lot of time to think about it.  Since there was nothing he could do here he set off at jog back toward the house.  It did not take him long to reach the house and he wasn’t even breathing hard when arrived at the house<br/><br/>As he came down into the house he saw Cassandra coming down the stairs dressed in an elegant white dress, long white gloves, and simple but beautiful diamond studs.  When she smiled at him she looked so radiant, and beautiful.   As she wrapped her arm through his, he smiled and leaned over and kissed her on cheek.  “Would I let you be late for your own party?” James asked with mock indignation.  “It quarter to 6 love.”<br/><br/>Together they walked towards the main hall.  James decided that he would wait till after the party to tell her his secret.  Just in case she responded badly to what he told her.  He didn’t want to ruin her event, though if she happened to bring it up he wouldn’t lie to her.  He wanted her know<br/><br/>“You look absolutely stunning,” he said with a warm smile .  He could see that some of the stress he had seen early was gone.  He was happy to see her looking more relaxed after what had happened earlier at he mall.  “Are you ready to have some fun tonight?  It looks like everybody is going to be here.”