Chapter 12 The mistake ?

• As quickly as he'd pulled her, he took her elbow and swept her to the open area where lines of dancers were twirling to the music. Before she could protest, he spun her into a line across from him, bowing low and standing up in motion. Not wanting to make a scene, Roselie took up the dance, curtsying in his direction and moving down the line, moving back and forth to the music, taking Alex's hand, coming together and apart to the notes of the tune, smiling despite herself. By the end of the spirited dance, her breath came quickly and she was laughing as he ushered her back to her seat.
• "That was fun," she gushed.
• He smiled." Do you know what would be more fun? Taking a walk in the moonlight."