Chapter 34: Strengthening Feelings

*Olivia*

I was sweating slightly from the nerves by the time I made it back to the ballroom. I stayed out in the hallway for a moment to try and compose myself, taking out my little compact mirror to check my hair and makeup. Despite how beautiful Daemon claimed that I was in the new scarf he gave me, I looked a bit disheveled.

I quickly touched up my makeup and combed my hair before pushing through the stark white double doors. I winced when several heads turned my way. I recognized many of them from the small business world I was a part of and wasn’t surprised when they started to whisper, still staring at me.

I ignored them and strode across the room to where Byron was talking to a few other colleagues. The men eyed me before Byron realized I was there. He politely excused himself to the different business people before snagging my wrist and pulling me off to the side.