A Calculated Accident

Valerie leaned against the cool marble pillar. Her heart hammered against her ribs from the lingering scent of Tristan Kensington. Before she could sort through the tangled web of her memories, a sudden commotion ripped through the side doors of the grand banquet hall. The string quartet's elegant melody was swallowed by a tidal wave of gasps and hurried whispers.

"It's Mr. Vance! Gideon Vance is