Chapter 40
I walk beside Kael, his hand possessively gripping my exposed back, sending shivers down my spine. The ballroom is filled with laughter and music, but my heart is heavy with dread. As we approach our table, surrounded by a mix of faces, I hear a voice that freezes me in place. "Ava?" My father's shocked voice cuts through the noise, and I turn to see him staring at me, disbelief written all over his face. Panic grips me, and I glance nervously at Kael, unsure of how to handle this unexpected encounter. But Kael's grip tightens, a silent warning not to cause a scene. Ignoring the tumult of emotions swirling inside me, I force myself to maintain a composed facade, masking the turmoil beneath the surface. My father's eyes flicker between Kael and me, his expression a mix of concern and con
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