|| VITTORIA'S POV ||
The music's enchanting melody wrapped around Elijah and me as we swayed together on the dance floor. His strong, reassuring arms held me close, and the world outside our dance seemed to blur into the background. As our bodies moved in harmony, the atmosphere shifted, and the attention of the entire room focused on us.
Elijah's voice, a soft murmur against my ear, broke the silence. "Vittoria, tonight feels different, doesn't it?"
I nodded, caught in the magic of the moment. "It does. Like the world is holding its breath, watching us dance."
Our steps synchronized, a dance of shared vulnerability and unspoken emotions. The gazes of the partygoers intensified, whispers spreading like wildfire. I could feel the weight of their collective curiosity, but in that moment,
