Loud, boisterous laughter competed with the orchestra as the dancers twirled across gleaming marble floors. Elaborate costumes, adorned with rich jewel tones, lace, and precious stones, sparkled in the candlelight.
Tia watched the whole scene with a mixture of intrigue and amazement, even though big events like this had never really been his cup of tea. His mild, almost shy nature meant that he favored more peaceful and quiet surroundings and he would never have set ...