The entire banquet hall was full of life and chatter. Ladies with beautiful dresses of the latest designs decorated the hall better than any flowers and gentlemen with tailored suits, that fit them like a glove, gladly kept them company while gentle sounds of a live orchestra provided a soothing background. The whole room gave off a feeling of wealth, power and intrigue. But of course, it was a party in honor of someone very special. Surprisingly though, the honor guest was still kept a secret, which begged the impression of him being someone of great rank. Suspense and secrecy gave birth to gossip and speculation, which was only natural, especially in huge gatherings, such as this. It wasn't very often, that the whole clan would be summoned like that, so it was a great opportunity to mingle and make connections.

Under different circumstances, maybe Selene would have enjoyed the gathering. Even though the whole clan was invited, her presence was obviously less than pleasant to most. Despite that, she stood proudly amongst the guests, which was also part of the reason everyone blatantly ignored the woman. Selene didn't mind the situation in the slightest, taking a glass of champagne from a passing by waiter, she retreated a little closer to the shadows. The hall was illuminated by one brilliant and huge chandelier, which provided with just enough light not to be too bright and still left room for dim corners for those who fancied it. As she slowly walked, her mind worked leisurely to try and figure why was she even invited.