Mary felt her throat dry up as the governor leaned forward and whispered in her ear, "Are you shocked I invited you to this party, young miss? It is because I have found out a dirty little secret you have been keeping from everyone. Your cargoes are not what they seemed."
His voice was calm and lacked accusations. He continued to dance with her in the ballroom as the people looked in amazement.
He had held a banquet in honor of the businessmen who have docked in the ports of his province, but he has been dancing only with her despite the requests from ladies being thrown at him.
She tried to push him away but he was much stronger, keeping her still in his arms, "I wouldn't suggest you struggle so much and cause a sin. We both know who is at fault here."
"Then why are you still dancing with me? Why did you invite me here just to tell me this?" she asked him, trying to keep her cool.
