Scarlett (Second Edition)
I replied, not wanting to seem dismissive, though the idea of visiting didn’t appeal to me.
Maxwell, catching the interaction, leaned in with a playful glint in his eye. “You’re not planning to run off to the West after Gregory sold you every woman’s dream, are you?” he teased. He held out his hand, inviting me to dance, and I accepted eagerly, slipping away from Gregory’s gaze and joining Maxwell on the floor. He pulled me close, holding me securely as we swayed to the gentle melody, my head resting comfortably against his chest. The warmth of his embrace wrapped around me, steady and grounding.