“Speaking of your...partner, fated I’m assuming. I’m sure he’s dying to be the next one to dance with you, remarkable he hasn’t cut in already.” Henry steps back and gives us a very respectful bow of the head, before sliding my hand back into Zales. “Zale, I leave her in your capable and rightful hands.”“Thank you Henry. And to be clear, you assume correctly. Wills, my partner, she is fated to me. The registry is waiting in your council inbox.” Zale responds quietly, giving him a bow as well before whisking me out on the dancefloor, straight into the centre, protected by the crows and yet away from everyone.He pulls me in close and I let him. I need the connection as much as he does and I lean into him fully, resting my cheek on his chest and sliding my arms around him in a hug rather than taking his hands. He smooths one hand down to rest on the small of my back while the other is holding me across my shoulders. Keeping me close, his heartbeat steady and comforting under my cheek. W
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