[Lilia]

This must be the happiest day of my life. The man I want most in this world loves me back and is kissing me as if I am the only thing that matters. I didn't care how he managed to infiltrate my ball or how he bypassed the plethora of guards Pa had dispersed. I didn't care, as long as he was with me.

“Would you care to have a dance with me?” Kael whispered against my lips. His nose brushed mine, and he pressed my palm firmly against his chest so I could feel the rhythmic, racing ...