William The second Elisa’s voice cut across the ballroom, conversations nearby immediately quieted. “What the hell?” she snapped sharply. “Are you insane?” I frowned and started moving toward her immediately. Across from Elisa stood a woman holding an empty wine glass while dark red wine stained the front of Elisa’s silver gown. The woman looked startled enough by the collision, though not nearly as rattled as Elisa already was. “I’m sorry,” the woman said quickly. “I didn’t see you turn…” “Sorry?” Elisa let out a sharp laugh that carried far louder than it should have. “Do you even know what you just ruined?” Several nearby guests had already stopped to watch and I felt irritation stir faintly in my chest. Elisa knew how tonight was important for me and this wasn't the time for th

