From the tone of their voices, Ava knew who they were. Prince Edmund, Ashton, and James.
She was dumbfounded, unable to utter a word. If they could only see her face under the mask, the boys would laugh at her because her jaw dropped when all three of them approached her at the same time.
She had thought that neither James nor Ashton would ask her for dance since they ignored her these past couple of days. However, Prince Edmund might if he knew that it was her for sure, which she thinks he does from the way he had asked her without hesitation.
She was now bewildered as to who she should choose. She didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but it seemed like she was going to have to. The dance contest was about to begin, and she needed to give them a chance to find another partner, or it would be too late.
