Chapter 54

Selah

The murmurs of the crowd faded as Kaelen gently took my hand, his fingers intertwining with mine with a confidence that made my heart skip. The formal introduction as Vance Enterprises' director was over, and now Kaelen was leading me away from the curious stares and whispers.

"The boring part is done," he whispered, his breath warm against my ear. "Now for the real celebration."

I glanced b