Cassian couldn’t help but be pleased by Phoebe’s response. Her words, delivered in her gentle tone, were like a soothing melody to his ears, and he couldn’t deny the warmth that crept into his heart.
“Lady Phoebe,” he replied, his voice tinged with a genuine appreciation. “Your words are far too kind. I find myself equally fortunate to have shared this dance with a lady of such grace and charm as yourself”. Their eyes met, and Cassian was momentarily captivated by the shimmering mix of excitement and admiration he saw in her own. It was a look that held the potential of future encounters, a prospect that intrigued him more than he cared to admit.
He gracefully turned, his gaze wandering to another part of the room, when suddenly, a young lady, her elegant peach colored gown in a swirl of fabric, nearly stumbled into him. Cassian’s quick reflexes saved her from a near-fall, his strong arm extending just in time to catch her.
“No need for apologies,” he reassured her in a calm and charming tone. His eyes briefly danced with a playful twinkle as he added, “Unless, of course, it was a deliberate act,” glancing at the enchanting young woman before him. It was undeniable that she was a beautiful stranger, though he had not anticipated such a surprise encounter.
@raviola Azucena
@CrazyCaliope Phoebe