Page 143 of Introvert

I wasn't trying to be modest or exaggerating. Almostevery guest was wearing some form of traditional dress, made out of bright, colorful materials. Honestly, the women, men, and children looked like royalty.

"We're already crashing. I don't want to stand out."

"But you do, princess."

His gaze met mine and held.

Unable to stand it, I sighed and placed my hand in his.

"Okay," I said, "but only because I want to find London."

"Of course," Felix said.

We made our way onto the floor through the dancing throng, gaining a few strange looks along the way.

"They are so going to throw us out," I mumbled.

"Nah, I'm pretty sure they just recognize us."

I gave him a dubious look while Felix pulled me toward him.His hands settled on my waist. Outside, I may have seemed calm, but inside, I ignited at his touch.

"I'm serious," he said, distracting me from my thoughts, nodding to the opposite side of the floor. "See those girls?"

Sure enough, I spotted two girls with their phones raised, pointing them toward us as if they were recording.

"I bet they're Ferora fans."

"Yeah, or collecting evidence to use against us."

Felix laughed, and that garnered even more attention.

"Shhh," I said.

"Sorry," he said. "You should try to be less funny."

I was about to roll my eyes, but I gasped when he suddenly spun me out in a turn and then drew me even closer.

Felix smiled at my reaction.

"Was that really necessary?" I asked.

"I think so. Just trying to blend in."

I shook my head slowly as I gazed at him. "You couldn't blend in if you tried."

Felix's smile widened. "I'll take that as a compliment."

"You should," I said then looked away. "This was a good plan.I really can see better out here.London and Rykerhave to be somewhere."

"Come on," he said.

"What?"

"You really think that's why I suggested this?"

I nodded. "Why else?"

"Because I wanted to dance with you again," Felix said.

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