The stranger finally moved. He stepped away from the stone pillar and started walking toward me. I remained where I was. Part of me was curious. Another part of me was cautious. Still, we were in the middle of a crowded hall. There were dozens of people around us. Whatever his intentions were, he could not easily do anything foolish without everyone seeing. So I stayed still and watched him approach. With every step, I noticed more about him. He was tall, well-built, and dressed in a perfectly fitted black suit. His movements were calm and confident, but there was nothing arrogant about him. Everything about him suggested good breeding. When he finally stopped in front of me, he smiled. “Good evening.” His voice was smooth. “Good evening.” He extended both hands toward me. “My name is Lucian Vale.” I looked at his hands for a moment before placing mine in them. “Malia.” His smile widened. “Malia,” he repeated, as though testing the sound of my name.
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