Vael's POV
After the kiss, I didn't want to let Lirien go. I kept my arms around him, holding him close as we swayed slowly to the soft music. His head rested against my chest, and I could feel his heart beating fast. Mine was doing the same.
I kissed the top of his head gently.
"You're mine now," I whispered against his hair. "And I'm yours."
Lirien nodded against me, his arms tightening around my waist. I could feel how emotional he was. I was too.
We stayed like that for a few more songs, just enjoying the moment. Eventually, I took his hand and led him off the dance floor toward a quieter area with drinks and seating.
That's when I spotted Jax and Theo walking toward us. Both of them were wearing their masks, but I could recognize them easily.
Jax's eyes narrowed the moment he saw us. A slow grin spread across his face.
"Well, well," he said as they reached us. "You two look different. A lot happier than when we saw you earlier. Did something happen?"
