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Chapter 3
Emily POV
I sighed as I watched Katherine dance happily with Stefan. I could tell he was having a good time too, holding her lightly around her waist as they swayed along with the soft music.
I wish that I could feel like that. Not that I had my eye on anyone, but I wanted to feel loved. Cherished. But my boundaries were my boundaries, and I was to never truly feel.
I watched as the host of the party, Honoria Fell, greeted everyone at the door. She was a very kind woman, and her eyes were full of wisdom. If I hadn't known better, she was almost exactly like my grandmother.
"Can I get you anything?" I spun and was faced with an unknown boy standing in front of me.
He seemed just about a year or two older than me, golden brown hair and his eyes were a beautiful shade of jade. I didn't know him, but he had familiar features. "Who…" I started off.
"I'm Galen Fell," he said, courteously taking my hand and kissing it. "I'm Honoria's cousin."
"Oh." I glanced back at her. Galen did look a bit like her. I shrugged to myself. Might as well activate my plan now. I guess I'll woo this man.
I curtsied. "Emily Bennett."
Galen had a confused look on his face. "Are you new in town? I haven't seen you before."
"Actually, I moved here a few weeks ago. I go wherever Katherine Pierce goes. I'm one of her maidens."
His eyebrows furrowed. "You mean Miss Pierce?"
I nodded. "Yes. Do you know her?"
"Well," Galen replied hesitantly, "Miss Katherine came up to me and she…well let's say she made it very obvious she wanted to be with me."
I growled under my breath. For once, couldn't Katherine leave one boy for me? Especially this time, it was important that I have a child.
Galen's faced appeared in front of me. "Is everything all right?" He looked concerned.
I gave him a tight smile.
"Would you like to go to the balcony?" He asked, offering his hand. Such a gentleman. Too bad I had to break his heart in a few months or so.
I took his hand gently, and it felt warm and soft. I was almost tempted place Galen's hand on the side of my cheek.
I stopped myself and we walked up the steps that led to a small balcony. I was immediately amazed at the beautiful night sky. Many times I had to go outside to perform a spell, but never had I had a chance to observe.
Immediately, instinctively, I flung myself at the balcony, eager to see more of the scenery. I accidentally flung myself too hard—I almost fell off the railing. "Oh!"
I would have, if Galen hadn't thought fast and caught me around the waist at the last minute.
I stepped back from the railing, blushing from embarrassment, and when I looked at Galen, I realized his hands were still around my waist. He removed them immediately, his cheeks also flushing.
We both turned around to compose ourselves.
To break up the awkwardness in the air around us, I looked back up into the sky. I knew the comet was going to come around soon, and I knew it served a purpose.
"Galen?" I asked.
"Yes?" He turned back to me, looking up at the sky, where my finger was pointing.
I gestured my hand toward the exact place where the comet was going to appear in a month or two. "Do you know about the comet?"
"Comet?" There was curiosity in Galen's features.
I was about to continue, but I heard an urgent voice.
"Emily."
I turned toward the voice. Katherine was standing there, looking a bit impatient. But she'd forced a smile on her face, for the sake of Stefan, who had his arm linked through her's.
Katherine turned toward Galen and curtsied. He gave back an uncomfortable smile. She turned back to me.
"I apologize for leaving the party early, but Stefan and I want to go back to my house. You must accompany me."
"Yes, Miss Katherine." I turned around back to Galen, and curtsied. "I'll be seeing you again, Mr. Fell?"
Galen kissed my hand. "I sure hope so." He squeezed my hand before letting go of it, watching me leave with Katherine.
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