After the storm of the crown and jewels passed, the family returned to the hall for the cake cutting ceremony. After all the shiny dresses Ali had worn tonight, nobody batted an eye at the latest one. In fact, some people were looking forward to seeing the last dress. After all, most people saved the best for the finale.
The grand cake was wheeled in. A towering confection of cream, fruits and sugar sculptures shaped like Elias's fox form. Guests clapped and cheered, their earlier shock now replaced with anticipation.
Sienna stood beside Elias, her bejeweled white fur fox ear hair band gleaming under the chandeliers. Elias's jaw was tight, his patience stretched thin, but he forced a smile for the crowd.
"This is the last time we are doing this," He whispered to Sienna. "The kids can have big parties, but not me."
Together, they took the ceremonial knife, slicing into the cake as applause thundered.
