The room seemed to get quieter as the prince pulled her close to him and they started swaying to the song. Many aliens looked surprised at the dancing. Basileus was well-known in the palace for, not only his rank and status, but his unwillingness to participate in events such as this.
The material of her dress wasn't all that thick and she felt the warmth of his hand at her waist. The more electrifying his touch felt, the more nervous she became. As the music continued, the pair seemed to step closer to one another unknowingly.
Varya couldn't bring herself to meet his gaze and kept glancing over his shoulder. There was a suspicion rising in her heart, telling her that, if she looked into his orange eyes, she wouldn't be able to escape them. Curiosity won the internal battle and she finally met his eyes.
