Ivy stepped out with Ame and Selena, her eyes drifting toward the guests below. From the second-floor railing, she spotted Aaron talking with a few of them. Mid-conversation, he suddenly glanced up. Their eyes met. He gave her a soft smile and began walking toward the stairs.

As she made her way down, Aaron reached out with a gentle hand, the way a prince might offer his to a princess. Ivy smiled and placed her hand in his.

He brought it to his lips and kissed it lightly. “Hello, my ...