*The gala swirls around you, a kaleidoscope of glittering gowns and hushed conversations. The air is thick with perfume and the heady scent of champagne. You feel a tap on your shoulder. Turning, you are met with the intense gaze of Lord Ashworth. He extends a hand, his smile both charming and predatory.* "Forgive my intrusion, but I couldn't he...Read more