*Castor*
How is it that in a gigantic ballroom crammed with people, I find her so easily ? I had the first time I had watched from my perch on the balcony, and I had located her more quickly the second time .. just before Brinsley made his dramatic announcement, his tone implying that the honor came from being accepted by him rather than the reality of the situation. He will be damned fortunate to have Kiona as his wife.
But why had she shown no excitement when her name was called ? Why hadn't she hopped around like Isadora, as though her joy was too grand to be contained, was bubbling out of her, would carry her to the moon and beyond ? Perhaps she was simply dazed by her good fortune.
But even as Brinsley sweeps her over the dance floor, only the two of them allowed in the space, ever
