Lucian's Pov

As we danced, I could hear Naomi's heart beating in rhythm with the music and her heels. I smiled as I stared at her face, but I wasn't able to see her features clearly behind the mask. Her eyes, however, sparkled with love and adoration as she gazed back at me.

"You look beautiful, Naomi," I said, my voice barely above a whisper, as I smiled briefly.

She didn't say a word, but instead smiled back at me.

In a swift movement, Naomi turned twice, bending low, and I guided ...