Raul studied her body before settling on her face, which was concealed behind the veil.

Still, he couldn't miss her fear-filled blue eyes. Out of courtesy, she pulled her hand from her gown and extended it to him. He took it and bowed slightly to place a cold kiss on the back of her hand.

“My Princess,” he murmured as he pulled her to the center of the hall. The guests passed one by one as they passed.

Niles remained near the door with eyes shining for her mistress until the door closed, while Starlight made his way to the wine counter, his eyes trained on the girl as if...