Aria's pov

　　I was on cloud nine. I could barely hear what anyone was saying as the king kissed my hand.

　　He smiled at me and I returned it. His hand caressed mine gently without others noticing.

　　I noticed that he also refused to give anyone else his time. Only dancing with me as if he wanted to stake his claim.

　　It made me truly happy that he didn't choose another maiden to dance with. We spent the whole time dancing with each ...