When the enchanting dance drew to a close, the mysterious stranger took a deep bow, his dark cloak swirling around him, and vanished into the night, leaving the guests in the grand hall in a state of shock and wonder, trying to make sense of the unexpected turn of events. All eyes were fixed on the princess and her enigmatic partner as they glided across the ballroom floor, their movements perfectly synchronized to the rhythm of the music. The melody swelled, filling the air with a sense of magic and romance, and the two continued to twirl around the room, lost in their world, oblivious to the curious gazes of the onlookers.
Lucius watched from afar as Iris danced with that mysterious stranger, his eyes filled with envy and rage, witnessing how that man held her so close. As the man left, he drew to a close and stormed over to the princess, his face contorted with fury. "How could you dance with him?" he hissed. "You know how much I care for you, and yet you chose to dance with a stranger?". Despite his sudden display of emotion, she remained resolute and spoke with conviction. "He took my hands, I accepted," she said firmly. But the prince was not appeased. "You've humiliated me in front of all these people," he continued, his voice growing louder. "I will not tolerate it." With that, the princess left the hall , leaving the other guests in the grand hall staring after them in astonishment and confusion.