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We made small talk while Ian drove his black Mercedes to the party When we arrived, Ian walked around the car and opened ave him a small smile and stepped out The party was in the middle of the forest that e to ical creatures, it was the norm
My heelslot Ian held onto me so that I didn’t trip and we h a curtain of shihts to the worn path It seehts, ical woods seeer I silently grumbled that Aiden had stood me up but only allowed my bad ht was a celebration of Flora and otherworldly existence; and I was going to enjoy ht," Ian said I looked up and noticed he atchinghim around six foot His cheekbones were more defined when he sht about so I didn’t care to question A smile escaped my lips and I quickly looked away, unable to stare at him and walk at the same time
"Thank you," I told him and then shot hi a black pinstripe suit with a black dress shirt underneath and an icy blue tie
"I take it you’re one of Aiden’s vampires?" In the 615 years Aiden had been a va people I’d met a couple of them over the years but there were a lot I hadn’t Ian chuckled and stared ahead as we neared the entrance of the party
"I aht-hundred years old Aiden and I are old friends" He didn’t comment further An elf waited at the entrance to the party and upon our arrival, held out a short arh-pitched voice
"Gwen Sparks and Ian Despereaux," Ian answered The elf held out a s us as alked through a screen of purple orbs All heads turned toward us,to see the woods transformed into such a beautiful ballrooic, the trees had been replaced ood floors White linen covered tables sat on the right and left while theAn orchestra played itself on an upraised stage while aerialist silk dancers twirled and did i that didn’t exist The ceiling was just a ," I said to myself
"Not compared to you," Ian leaned down to say Who the heck did this guy think he was? He was supposed to be Aiden’s friend but he was hitting on me? I removed my arm from his and took off to find Fiona; I couldn’t deal with Mr Sh the crowd and searched for my best friend There ell over three hundred attendants and loith pixie glitter
I spotted Fiona sitting at one of the tables, looking less than entertained Her elbow supported her head, a cheek resting in her palm as she stared at the dancers Liam was in the middle of a discussion with people who looked ihtly and I laughed She looked absolutely beautiful in her light green gown Her blonde hair was pinned up with a few curly tendrils dangling gracefully against her neck
"Excuse us, Liarabbed h the crowd and as far away fro ! If you hadn’t corabbed a drink frolasses The tourists would have had a field day at our little party
Witches, vares, oh my!
The Founder’s Gala was specifically for otherworldly residents though Fiona was checking her makeup in her compact so I scanned the crowd I spotted Micah with a brunette woe pretty, but they looked happy together He caughthiet over him already? Besides, you have a yuaze "Speaking of, where is Aiden?" I turned irlfriend and took a sip of ne I kneas co hi with business supposedly, he sent a chaperone," I said, pointing at where Ian stood by a tall pillar His eyes were riveted on ht blush colored my cheeks
"Aiden must be really confident to send someone that looks like that to escort the woman he’s been in love with for two years," Fiona said
"We’re not in love," I argued
"You ht not be, but Aiden’s definitely head over heels in love with you," Fiona said with a smirk I shook my head, not ready to believe that Aiden felt that way I knew I had strong feelings for him, and had since day one, but I couldn’t letto say about it I’d date Aiden and have fun with him but I’d try my damnedest not to say that stupid four-letter word that could cause ain
"What’s his nahtat Ian, her eyes swiainst hter dated a vampire