Chapter 194

SERAPHINA We stood on the balcony for a few more moments, simply enjoying each other's closeness and the tranquility of the night. From inside the ballroom, I could hear the music changing to a slower, more romantic melody. “Dance with me,” Kaelos said suddenly, holding out his hand. I looked at his hand, then at his softly smiling face. “Here? Without music?” “We have music,” he said, pointing inside where the faint song could still be heard. “And we have the stars as our lights. What else do we need?” I laughed, placing my hand in his. “Nothing. We don't need anything else.” Kaelos pulled me to the center of the balcony, one hand on my waist and the other gently holding my hand. We began to move slowly, spinning to the faint music flowing from the ballroom. “You know,” I said, my head resting on his chest, “this reminds me of our first dance at the mating ceremony.” “I remember,” he replied, his voice trembling against his chest, which I could feel against my cheek. “You were so nerv