The afternoon sunlight slowly faded away from the tall glass windows of the private study, giving way to the soft, purple twilight of early evening.

Julian pulls her close with a wicked smile, telling her she will find out tonight.

Evelyn stood in the center of the room after Julian set her gently back down on the carpet. She smoothed out the front of her light blue dress, her clear blue eyes sparkling with a mix of sweet excitement and playful curiosity. She tried to catch a glimpse of his inner jacket pocket again, but Julian had already moved away from the desk with smooth, calm steps.

"Tonight is a...