The room was dark, safe for a single lamp burning somewhere. Aurora had no idea what room it was, but judging from the scent of incense burnt somewhere, she knew the room was under use. Must be one of the guest parlors.
Everything was eerily silent, noises from the Ballroom completely muffled inside. All she could hear was her frantic breathing, mingled with that of Tesarius.
Right. Tesarius.
Thanks to the towering figure in front of her, she could not move an inch, her movements completely immobile as she remained restrained under his grasp. Yes. Restrained.
"What is the meaning of this!?" Aurora hissed, finally regaining her voice once the shock had been drained from her and she glared up at him, his face only mere inches from hers. Thank the heavens she had her mask on. "What do you think you are doing!?"
