The Masked Charmer

Magnus's POV

The grand ballroom opened before us like something out of a French painting.

Masks covered every face, some simple, others elaborate. A piano played soft French music in the background.

Cora's hand tightened around mine.

She was nervous. I could feel it in the way her fingers trembled slightly, see it in how her eyes widened as she took in everything around us.

I leaned closer, keepin