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    An inviting voice then beckoned her.


    “Miss, would you honor me with a dance?”


    Ste shook her head and declined.


    “I’m sorry.


    I’m waiting for someone.


    ”


    The persistent gentleman refused to take no for an answer, asserting, “Your partner hasn’t arrived yet.


    You’ve been waiting for quite some time.


    He doesn’t seem very gentlemanly.


    ”


    The man’s condescending tone and leering gaze made Ste exceedingly ufortable.


    She took a step back in frustration, but her heel caught on something, causing her to lose her bnce.


    Rather than falling, she found herself leaning back into a solid, broad chest.


    Ste, still flustered, instinctively tried to push away, only to realize that the man was d in a ck suit.


    Her hesitation lingered for a moment before she inquired, “Are you Maverick?”


    The man’s deep, resonant voice floated down to her.


    “It’s me.


    I’m here.


    ”


    Ste raised her gaze to meet Maverick’s.


    True to his promise, Maverick donned a ck suit and half of his face remained concealed beneath a sleek ck mask.


    Ste couldn’t quite make out his features, but an uncanny sense of familiarity washed over her.


    Before she could unravel this odd feeling, the melody of a piano filled the banquet hall, diverting her attention.


    Maverick guided her to the center of the grand stage.


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    Ste observed the broad back of the man before her and then focused on their entwined fingers.


    Was this enigmatic figure really her husband, the one she’d married a year ago?


    It marked the first time he’d taken her hand, yet his actions felt strikingly natural.


    Ste felt no embarrassment; instead, it seemed as if they’d known each other for ages.


    Amidst her musings and spections, she found herself led to the dance floor, where she ced her hand on Maverick’s shoulder.


    Maverick’s hand settled on Ste’s waist, causing her body to momentarily tense.


    A faint unease crept over her.


    She lifted her head, and their eyes locked in mid-air.