CELESTINE’s P O V

Outside… the atmosphere was very lively, and everyone was in a happy mood. I moved through the crowd while donning a black cap in order to maintain a low profile and hide as much of my face as possible.

Soon after that… I made my way to a location behind one of the pillars, and when I got there, I saw the man waiting for me with great impatience.

‘‘Are you sure that this is what you want to do?’’ the gentleman who was wearing glasses queried. ‘‘You are putting yourself in harm's way by doing this...’’

I smiled at him in a way that was...