The dance continued smoothly, a few other couples swirling around them in practiced elegance. Jax was enjoying every single moment of this.
He acted as if nothing had happened, maintaining that pleasant smile while dropping revelations that shattered Elira's carefully constructed mask.
She was panicking now. Hissing under her breath. Her character completely broken.
His words still revolved around her head like a haunting melody. "So tell me, Princess. Should I reveal it myself? Or will you do the honors?"
She couldn't form words. Her lips parted but nothing came out.
Jax tilted his head with mock disappointment. "Looks like you won't tell. So why don't I try, and you can correct me if I'm wrong?"
No reply came. Just those wide crimson eyes staring at him with growing dread.
Jax pulled her closer. Close enough that the mere centimetre gap between their chests became invisible to anyone watching.
