EDNA The charity gala was just like I had expected. It screamed of opulence and luxury with every glance. The ballroom itself was dazzling, the lights from the golden chandeliers illuminating crystal glasses and the tiled floors. Soft, classical music played in the underground, as elegantly dressed guests pulled each other to the center of the ballroom, their laughter even louder than the music itself. The atmosphere was pleasant and the scenery was the same. Normally, I would have taken my time to glance around, but tonight, I barely noticed other people. My whole attention was focused on the man before me. Malrick. Even amidst such a crowd of influential and dazzling set of people, he stood out the most, his presence commanding attention wherever he went. He looked untouchable in

