Nicholas
The grand ballroom of the St. Regis was a sea of crystal chandeliers, tailored tuxedos, and silk gowns. Flashbulbs strobed constantly behind the velvet ropes as high society’s elite gathered for the annual Children’s Hospital Charity Gala.
Standing at the top of the marble staircase, I adjusted my cuff links, watching the woman beside me.
Faith wore a floor-length gown of midnight blue silk. The asymmetric neckline cleverly draped over her left shoulder, gracefully accommodating her arm sling without sacrificing a shred of elegance. Her dark hair was pinned up in a delicate crown of braid, exposing the long, slender line of her neck.
As we stepped down the stairs, a swarm of journalists pushed forward, thrusting microphones past the security line. Two days ago, Faith would hav
