Chapter 242

The sun had just set and Darius and I got to the ballroom just in time. Inside was filled with nobles invited for the said event. They were all wearing their masks with different decorations.

"I guess we need to wear our masks now." Darius said and waved to his servant.

Not long the servant came back with a box. When he opened it, there were matching white masks with gold accent inside. Darius took out the female mask and looked at me.

"Here, let me help you." He said. He gently placed the mask on my face and tied it. "I am a little sad that I cannot fully see your beautiful face." He placed a kiss on the back of my hand. He then wore his mask on.

At the entrance of the ball room the herald announced our arrival.

"Crown Prince Darius and Crown Princess Isabella." The herald said with a loud voice.

All the people inside the ballroom stopped with whatever they were doing and all looked at us. Darius placed my hand in his arms and slowly escorted me through the ballroom.

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