The ballroom was filled with lively music and merriment as couples swirled gracefully across the polished floors. You felt Sebastian's steady gaze upon you, though he appeared otherwise engaged in observing the dancers. As the next song began, you caught the eye of a charming yet unfamiliar Duke who wished to claim you for a dance, but Sebastian turned you round to face him with a swift movement and pressed your head against his chest. You didn't see what happened in those seconds, but Sebastian's bright demonic eyes frightened the young Duke to the point where he was nowhere to be found.