ISABELLA'S POV~

　　I decided to give Sebastian some space, thinking maybe he was just having a bad day. I sat down, watching the party wind down, but I was bored. My gaze wandered over to Vincent, who was engaged with a group of people.

　　Our eyes met, and I quickly looked away, feeling a strange sensation that I couldn't quite explain. As the banquet came to a close and people began to leave, I realized Sebastian was still nowhere to be found.

　　I let out ...