chapter 21

Lillith danced in Lucien's arms. It was beautiful. How things had gone from awry to breathtaking had taken her by surprise.

"You look really beautiful, Lillith. These men can't take their eyes off you," Lucien said as they danced in each other's arms. "If care isn't taken, I'd be forced to send all the eligible bachelors from this party,"

"You flatter me, Lucien," Lillith said as she twirled in his arms. Her hand went back to resting around his neck and his hand rested on her waist. "If you send these eligible bachelors away, what will the other women do? That's the reason they are here. For these eligible men,"

"Of course, you're right. But they have totally forgotten that there are other women here. Maybe they need to be reminded,"

Lillith laughed softly. "No. You don't have to do that. You know something? They won't be staring at me if I wasn't this beautiful. So it's good,"

"Hmm... That's right. I think we're going to be good friends first before anything,"