CHAPTER 10Vescha was a lifesaver, even if she was too sweet to realize it. Though the past two days had flown by, I’d wanted to share much of it with Dek, but circumstances wouldn’t let me. I’d had a window of opportunity this afternoon, but when I’d strolled by the conservatory and seen so many people going in and out, I knew it was impossible. This would have to suffice. Lucky for me, Vescha thought he was as stunning as I did.
And now he played for me. Here, in an ocean of strangers, among people who had no idea the wealth Dek could offer, I was favored with his serenade, a song for me and me alone. The world didn’t just disappear when he sang. I was lost in the heavens with him.
When the song was over, Vescha burst into delighted applause. “Wonderful! Oh, how exquisite!”
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