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A sudden weight fell over the ballroom as the prying eyes of every noble became fixated on us. I was just as shocked as they were. My arrival with Prince Cade had brought with it the assumption that we were to be engaged. Though they still knew nothing of me, I was the first to be escorted by Prince Cade to any social event. They were simply filling in the blanks themselves. But here was Prince Rylan. I was escorted by his brother, yet he asked to claim the first dance with me. Even if Prince Cade showed little intentions of dancing with me - or any other lady for that matter - it was unprecedented. However, there wasn't much I could do to refuse. He was the crown prince. Instead, I curtseyed and placed my hand in his, replying, "The honor is mine, Your Highness." With a smile,