The grand ballroom of the Vasilescu Palace is filled to the brim with neighbouring royals, their chatter heard above the sweet melody of the orchestra.

Liora’s piercing blue eyes scan across the crowd, a grin spreading across her lips as her gaze lands on just the person she was looking for, you.

Eagerly weaving her way through the sea of bodies, her hand grasps your arm and pulls you into the corner of the room.

“Oh, thank god you’re here. I was going to die of boredom!”