**Awake My Dreams—Edgar Hopp**
The chamberlain's voice rang out as he began to call out the members of the royal family designated for the first dance. Those called took the dance stage, waiting for the rest. And finally, Ember was called.
"By the will of His Majesty King Giovanni Thorne, her royal highness the Princess Royal, Princess Ember Thorne, and the High Lord of Vaakor, Lord Khaos BlueBlood."
Ember's hand still firmly curled around Khaos's elbow, they took their place on the centre of the ballroom floor designated as the dance floor.
Khaos turned to face her, like a man preparing for war… or for worship.
And just because she wanted to ease the silence between as the chamberlain kept on calling more names, she stared up at him.
"I forgot to ask you if you can dance." She said matter of factly.
He chuckled, and then leaned slightly into her just as the light around them was dimmed, making the dancers the centre of attention.
