When the song ended, Breorion swiftly removed Theora from the dance floor, but they didn't go straight for Reylan. He brought her back toward his aunt first and whispered something in Helenira's ear that Theora didn't catch. She was too busy watching Reylan smirk at her and step his way around the crowd, heading toward the balcony.
"Let's go," Breorion said.
His aunt left in a different direction, and Theora wondered what that was about before she realized Helenira was marching candidly toward Lutheon De Pristin. Her demeanor was deceivingly casual, but when the red-haired woman leaned conspiratorially toward the Young Count, she realized they were quietly warning their allies.
Feeling a bit better, Theora stepped out onto the balcony. She looked around at the few nobles gathered outsi
