Ethan I have recognized her scent immediately - the sweet aroma of peonies made me take a deep breath. My head involuntarily turned towards the woman who disseminated that intoxicating smell... and I froze in my place, my eyes fixed on the woman I missed so much. She was magnificent in that dress. The quaint maroon color complimented her fair skin, making her eyes pop. Her neck and ears were adorned with jewels... She was the star of the evening, beautiful as ever. And her beauty was the least of her. But despite her magnificence, Eira was different now. Pale. Thin. Her eyes, once always looking straight up, unafraid, were now glued to the floor, almost dreadful. Her steps were smaller, confined by the man who was pinning her to him. She was clutching her palms hard as to not let them

