He clasped his arm around hers and led her to the center of the crowd. They greeted everyone they could along the way and saw where she was taking him. The first lady greeted them both.

"Violet, you arrived. I'm finally at ease."

"I wouldn't trade this experience for anything in the world."

"Neither do I. Now this is?"

"Dylan Dark, my date for today."

"You have excellent taste. He is very attractive and young."

"Yes. I'm just afraid he'll end up fleeing ...