After getting into my suite, I changed my clothes into an elegant black suit with a coattail.
I didn't bother putting on a mask even though it was a masquerade party and gave myself one final glance in the mirror before walking out of the suite.
When I got downstairs, I scanned my gaze around, realizing that I hadn't seen Phoebe since I got back.
Maybe she was in her suite...
Just then, I spotted her... Phoebe.
My mouth went wide in surprise at how beautiful she was.
She wore a black gown that sparkled under the lights of the room, had her hair cascading behind her like a waterfall, and was discussing with a noblewoman.
Her smile and her laughter, even from this distance, were infectious; even though it was clear to me that she was forcing it.
Eventually, the noblewoman left Phoebe's side, and she sighed, fiddling with her fingers while looking around.
