Debbie
The music was slow and beautiful, but I could barely hear it. Julius held me close as we moved across the floor. He was a good dancer, but his presence felt like a weight. Every time he whispered about how he knew the family and all, though it was a formal conversation, I still felt a knot of guilt tightening in my stomach.
I looked over Julius’s shoulder, searching for the only person I wanted to be with at this time.
River was seated at the table. His face was… I don't know. My gaze held his for a moment and then something redirected.
I saw the way his jaw was clenched tight, and I knew that River wasn't having this.
But then, why did I accept the dance, you may ask?
It was because… it was a harmless one. Anyone could ask anyone for a dance.
And…
He just said they shared t
