Perry was dressed in the most idiotic outfit ever, and he didn’t care one bit. In fact, his aim had been to look as silly as possible. The Liberation Day Ball’s theme was All Creatures Great and Small, and Perry, who didn’t take much in life seriously, wasn’t about to start now. Hence the butterfly mask and the wings attached to his back.
He danced through the crowd, either on his own or with anyone who looked like they needed a partner. And all the while, he kept an eye out for Gemma. He wondered what creature she’d dress as and how her outfit would compare to that slinky maroon dress she’d worn to Lucien de la Mer’s party. Not that it mattered. Perry had come to realize recently that she looked amazing every day, no matter what she wore. How long had it been since that party? Almost fou
