Reeve was waiting for Kit, so she released the commander with a fond smile and turned to the other man. The Representative from Erast Hollow wasn’t one to call attention to himself, so she imagined the fact that he was waiting for her meant he was desperate for some time with her. It had been a while, and she knew she needed to remedy that.

“Are you enjoying your evening? You look troubled,” he asked as they began a slow waltz.

“Not anymore troubled than usual. Yes, it’s been lovely so far, thank you. And you?”

“It’s better now.”

Kit smiled at the compliment. “I’m so sorry I haven’t been...