[Music recommendation: Narrow Skies - Among the Stars]
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Gavriel's stoic expression finally cracked.
His blue eyes widened ever so slightly as he stared at the woman slowly descending towards him.
Each graceful step was carefully placed. One hand rested lightly against the railing while the other gathered the front of her gown to keep the fabric from tangling beneath her feet.
The crimson dress flowed around her like liquid ruby beneath the golden glow of the chandelier, while her blonde curls cascaded over her shoulders like spun gold. The diamonds adorning her neck and ears shimmered with every movement, but they were insignificant compared to the woman wearing them.
The impatience that had been steadily building within him vanished without a trace.
Jade followed behind her, but it was as though Gavriel's entire world had narrowed to only one in red descending the staircase.
