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Dominic kept his head down and eyes on his drink long enough to go unnoticed. After a while, he subtly looked up, making sure the woman had left. But to his misfortune, she seemed to be walking in his direction. He felt a jolt go through his body, his heart speeding up. Just what did he want with him? Had she caught him accidentally staring and assumed the worst, or had she assumed he was interested? The music and the guests faded into the background, as he shifted his focus to her. The closer she got, the higher the tension in the air became. Dominic tightened the grip on his glass, before pretending to take a sip with a nonchalant attitude. He needed to control himself, or else heβd risk showing weakness.
Once the woman became visible from the corner of his eye, Dominic looked up as if heβd just noticed her. Taking a deep breath, he kept his expression neutral, appearing unaffected by her sudden approach. βNo, go ahead,β he answered, nodding to the seat in front of him. βThough Iβm sorry to say youβll find Iβm not the best company to be around,β he warned. He took another fake sip of his drink, taking a moment to think of his next move.
Now that she was standing in front of him, he could get a closer look at the outfit that had captivated him. He noticed the subtle pearl jewelry giving her an aura of elegance and sophistication, and the black lace shawl adding a touch of mystery to her look. This stranger had no doubt caught his attention, and now he felt compelled to find out more about her. Whoever she was and whatever position she held at this prestigious academy, Dominic was willing to take a risk. After all, he was completely masked, and even without it nobody at this ball knew him. If things escalated, he could flee through the exit and never return. So he let his curiosity take over, turning his nervousness into excitement.
Dominic placed the drink down, leaning forward. βSo, what brought you here?β he asked, his cold eyes meeting hers.
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