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Chapter 516

Chapter 0516

Nina

"Nina! Enzo!"

My brother's voice carried across the garden, breaking Enzo and I out of our reverie. We both lifted our heads and turned around to see Tyler standing in the doorway, waving excitedly with a grin on his face.

"What is it, Ty?" I called out, charmed by his enthusiasm.

"They're starting the group dance!" he called back. "You have to get in here. We're waiting for you!"

Exchanging wary glances, Enzo and I stood and headed back to the ballroom. Enzo's hand lingered on the small of my back, filling my body with an electric tingle and filling my mind with fantasies about what would happen in our bedroom later. But for now, it was time to dance.

"There you are!" my mother said as we returned. "It's time to dance. And cut cake!*

"Cake?" I said, glancing behind her, where a few servants were wheeling out a cart with a large, multi-tiered cake on it. "Geez, mom. Why didn't you tell me?"

My mother grinned. "I wanted it to be a surprise. It's vanilla, your favorite."

Her words made me smile, and Enzo, too.

We shared a look, both amused and resigned after a long evening. "It sounds delicious," I said, even though I was still full from snacking on hors d'oeuvres all evening. "Dance first, then cake."

with a cacophony of sounds: string instruments, clinking glasses, excited laughter and chatter. I felt like we were at our wedding all over

a wordless question lingering in his eyes. "Ready to waltz your heart out?"

be." I answered, placing my hand into his. The world around us seemed to fade away as the music swelled, carrying us

The weight of my gown tugged at me, but I felt light as air in Enzo's arms. He

enjoying yourself,"

hard not to," I said, leaning into him as we

a shift in the dance-a partner switch. Enzo's eyes met mine,

kissed my cheek, and released me into the arms of another. My first new partner was my father's half brother: Uncle Victor, robust

Uncle," I replied, following his lead. "You're not

out a hearty laugh, twirling me around before

arms, her grip firm yet gentle. "You're quite the dancer, Nina.

face. "But don't think I didn't see you holding your own

was pulled away to the next partner. As I

inky darkness, its form barely perceptible and entirely devoid of features. Yet, an oppressive weight emanated from it, a

shadow entity-it was unmistakable. I knew that void for a face better than anything, better

Its entire existence was a blatant contradiction to everything

surrounded by loved ones and the security of my father's home? The contrast between its clark, malevolent form and the

throat before I could stop it, shattering the scene like a knife through glass. My legs gave way beneath me, and I stumbled backward, my heels slipping on the smooth surface. I

music cutting off abruptly. All eyes turned toward me, faces filled with confusion and concern, but I barely noticed. My gaze

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