The unexpected revelation had, in a way, made it easier for Ezra to avoid being bombarded by ladies asking him to be their dance partner.
After all, many of their parents and older siblings wouldn't be particularly pleased to see their daughters or sisters getting too close to someone who had been accused of killing his own family.
Even if the Duke of Ashenlocke had openly admitted his involvement in the matter, not everyone would be comfortable ignoring the accusation.
Some families would rather keep their distance.
Others might hesitate to let their daughters approach him at all.
For Ezra, that should have been a good thing.
Unfortunately, there was one small problem.
He had already accepted three requests.
And now...
It was too late to dwell on it.
"Shall we, Ezra?"
Willow extended her right hand toward him.
Her crimson eyes rested on his face as she waited, while Selena watched from nearby, still holding her open hand fan.
Ezra did not reply.
