"Do I look good?" Emma asked.
"You look adorable!"
Corvin's heart nearly melted on the spot.
Edric nodded seriously. "Pretty and adorable."
Emma struck a dramatic pose. "So, that's it? Just pretty and cute? Nothing sexy, nothing alluring?"
Edric bit back a laugh at her exaggerated expression, while Corvin quickly grabbed her hand.
"Ms. Tibarn, it's my fault. I made this mask in a cub's style. If you prefer something more seductive, I'll make you a more mature one next time."
Emma fell silent.
Fine. A cub it is.
At least she had a mask to wear.
Just then, Aria stepped out wearing a Phoenix mask, her presence as commanding as a queen's.
Emma sighed. That's the kind of entrance I wanted.
Aria's eyes lit up when she saw Emma's cat mask. She threw her arms around her.
"Emma, that mask is so cute—it's perfect on you!"
"Thanks," Emma said, though she didn't mean it one bit.
"Come on, let's go!"
Aria laced her fingers through Emma's and led her toward the ballroom.
Behind them, Edric and Corvin followed closely, along with Aria's two mates.
The ball was already in full swing.
In the middle of the dance floor, a number of females were already dancing.
"Let's hurry, Emma!" Aria said, pulling her through the crowd.
The single males nearby quickly stepped aside to make way for them.
When Emma first arrived, she had worried about not knowing how to dance. But once she saw the chaos on the floor, she realized most of the females were just moving however they liked.
No rules, no rhythm—just joy.
Her nerves vanished instantly. She loosened up and joined in.
If no one knew how to dance, then no one would feel embarrassed.
"Emma, you're so much fun to watch!"
Aria laughed and mimicked her carefree moves. Soon, the center of the ballroom was filled with the sound of females' laughter.
Edric and Corvin's eyes stayed fixed on Emma. Seeing her laugh so freely, Edric couldn't help but smile.
He really should bring her to places like this more often. She clearly loved lively crowds.
Then, with a loud clang, everything went black.
"What happened?"
"You stepped on me!"
"Emma! Where are you?" Aria called out.
"I'm here!" Emma shouted back, but she couldn't see anything in the darkness.
"Don't be afraid, Emma."

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