Gabriel was waiting in a secluded corner of the dance floor. He was looking at the pretty brunette on the other side of the room when he noticed her approach him. She was wearing a gorgeous red dress that seemed to flow like water as she walked through the crowd of people. Her hair was curled up into a bun on top of her head and cascading down over her shoulders. Her eyes were sparkling as she looked at him from across the ballroom.

He didn’t know why but for some reason he found himself unable to tear his eyes away from her. In fact, he couldn’t help but stare...