"I will get to the bottom of what is going on," Vienna promised Alexia and Eve just as Damien appeared by her side. "But first I have to dance, as per the queen's instructions."
Vienna forgot about worrying what the queen was up to because she had to waltz, whatever that meant. And she had to do it in front of everyone. In the middle of this massive crowd, with all eyes on her. Would anyone care that she did not know how to waltz? If they did not care, she expected that they would in a minute, when she was tripping over her own feet on the dance floor.
The prince swept into a deep bow. "Eve. Alexia. You are both looking lovely."
"Your Highness, thank you." Alexia curtsied, and Eve immediately followed suit.
Vienna nodded to them as she took Damien's hand. "I will be back soon. Enjoy yo
