chapter 17

Ava

“ Andrew,” I whispered but it was heard by all of the people present there.

“ I am a flattered princess,” he said.

“ You still remembered my name. How sweet of you,” he said with a smile. One of Gideon’s hands went to my waist pulling me closer to him possessively.

“ Gideon,” he said as his expression changed, so was his tone.

“ Andrew,” Gideon replied.

“ I hope you don't cause any trouble,” Gideon said, making Andrew chuckle.

“ Oh come on. I am not a bad person, Gideon,” Andrew said with a smirk on his face.

“ Well, I need a drink now. I will meet you later princess,” saying that he walked away into the crowds.

“ The ball is officially starting now,” Gideon said, his voice booming in the hall. All of their attention shifted from us to each other as they all resumed their conversation.

“ Stay away from him,” he said, leading me through the crowds as they parted ways for us. I could sense the curiosity in their gazes.

“ Gideon, who is this?” A man in his late fifties aske