Having danced with Ilan, Thea found it hard to refuse when Liam approached a second time. Ilan was gracious, bowing and complimenting her ability before sweeping across the dancefloor to offer his hand to the Princess. It was clear that Freya was performing her role admirably, as usual.
Thea was confident that half the kingdom of Milany would be in love with her before dawn. Which would only help her friend settle into her new home. Liam led the way over to the dance floor. They had danced together so often over the years, that moving with the red-haired Griffin Rider was second nature.
She caught sight of Ronin dancing with a slender blonde woman who looked to be of a similar age. A pang of unwelcome jealousy struck her low and she took a second look, and was struck by other similarit
