RAYA
The cheering continued as Valen stepped down from the platform, disappearing into the crowd again. I cursed my luck. But I knew it wasn't the right time to approach him. All eyes would be on him for a while longer. Just as I expected, he was weaving through the crowd to greet some of the important guests.
I knew it was wrong to stare, but I couldn't help myself. My lips curved into a smile as I trailed his movements around the hall, and the butterflies in my stomach multiplied tenfold. At this point, I think it was safe to say I could spend all day just watching him.
When he was done greeting the guests, I made my way through the crowd after him. I would have to be the one to approach him since he would obviously not recognize me. To my disappointment, he headed to the corner of
