*Calvin*
Audrey laughs as we spin. “It’s amazing how much you’re willing to try when it’s something you want to do.”
“To be clear, I don’t want to dance,” I tell her. “But I want Ada to be happy.”
“You’re a good man, Calvin,” she smiles up at me.
Our very rushed dance lessons have paid off. I don’t think I’ll embarrass or injure my mate, and that’s what matters most right now. She wants to go to a ball without her father hovering over her, so I’ll make sure she gets that.
“Do you want to see the dress? It came late last night.”
I shake my head. “No. Let her see it first. It’s nice, right? Something special for her.”
“It’s one of a kind,” she assures me. “I had it made just for her. More are being made, but this is enough to get you two through the first trip.”
“Thank y
