Anna pursed her lips, watching the Princess in front of her in silence for a moment where Sapphire uncertainly shifted on her feet. Silence settled between them as they waited by the dance floor with Sophie awkwardly smushed in between. The poor maid didn’t know what to say that would fill the gap.
The minute they walked, as expected, the crowd was gaping at them, murmurs buzzing in the air. Ellis walked with his head tilted high, asking his sister for dance while not caring for gossip. Adrian searched for his date, at least that’s what he told before disappearing into the cards room. The omega highly doubted he would find a lady in such a toxic atmosphere during the ball.
“Let’s sit,” Sapphire suddenly said, her voice just barely hinting at authoritative.
The royal omega calmly stro
