As Raegar took her hand, his touch careful but firm, the crowd seemed to fade, and the music wrapped around them. They stepped onto the dance floor, Valentina leading subtly to ease his nerves, her movements fluid and graceful.
Though much younger than her, he kept pace, surprising her, his focus intense yet softened by the faintest hint of a smile. Yuki watched from the sidelines, her tail swaying in time with the music.
Valentina couldn't help but chuckle softly, charmed by the moment. ''You're quite the dancer, Blackwood,'' she said, her red eyes twinkling. ''Did Yuki put you up to this?''
She noticed the boy's blush deepened, but he met her gaze with a spark of confidence. ''She… suggested it,'' he admitted, then added. ''But I'm glad she did.''
Her laughter rang softly, the sound blending with the waltz as they twirled, the night unfolding in a whirl of music, magic, and unexpected connections. She came to as he continued battling the Devils.
