The girl or woman looked up at him.Her lips parted slightly, “ You’re late to your own party. ”Her voice. Soft, teasing and shy beneath the surface. He knew that voice.His heartbeat thundered in his ears.“ I don’t usually host, ” he said, eyes locked on her lips. “ But this one was necessary. ”She smiled, but something in her expression shifted, “ How many girls have you danced with tonight? ”“ Only one, ” he answered with a smirk. The music swelled around them, but Ryan barely heard it. Her body was close. Too close. He could feel her heartbeat against his chest.“ I know this perfume, ” he said quietly. “ Vanilla. Orange blossom. ”Her fingers twitched against his shoulder but she didn't say anything. He leaned closer, voice lower, “ Tell me your name. ”She tilted her head, “ Isn’t the point of a masquerade to hide it? ”He didn’t smile, “ Tell me anyway. ”She didn’t answer.But her eyes, behind the mask, burned into his. The music shifted again. A slower rhythm. Couples
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