*Daphne*

The Christmas gala had taken off like a huge hit from the moment it first started.

As soon as Daphne slipped into her gown and had the headpiece secured into her hair, she made her graceful descent down the main staircase with Alistair by her side.

“Jesus Christ, dove,” Alistair hummed in appreciation.

She felt his heated gaze on her the second she finished her hair and makeup. His icy blue eyes were enough to melt her on the ...