Chapter 1 – The Night of Secrets
Selivra Thayne
[staring at her reflection] “I can’t believe tonight… it feels like everything will change.”
Orielle Veyra
“You’re overthinking, Selivra. One night doesn’t decide your life.” [smirks]
Selivra Thayne
“Maybe… but sometimes one night changes everything.”
[Scene: The grand ballroom of the Veyra estate. Guests arrive in glittering gowns and sharp tuxedos. Music plays softly.]
Caelith Dovran
[entering the ballroom, spotting Selivra] “There she is… more beautiful than I imagined.”
Tharion Kyrel
[whispering to Caelith] “Don’t let your charm slip tonight, Dovran. There’s competition.”
Zephyros Valen
[leaning against the balcony railing] “Competition? Hah… I’ll see her first, Caelith. She’s mine tonight.”
Selivra Thayne
[nervously adjusting her dress] “Stay calm, Selivra. Just… enjoy the evening.”
Maerwynn Isolde
[appearing beside her] “Enjoy? You’re about to enter the lion’s den. Keep your wits sharp.”
Zyrella Corvane
[gliding past] “Ah, Selivra… such a delicate little flower. Hope you survive the night.”
Selivra Thayne
[clenching fists] “Don’t even try, Zyrella.”
[Scene: The orchestra begins a waltz. Couples take the dance floor.]
Caelith Dovran
[approaching Selivra] “May I have this dance?”
Selivra Thayne
[blushing] “Of course…”
Zephyros Valen
[snapping fingers] “Selivra! Over here!”
Selivra Thayne
[hesitating] “I… I need a moment.”
Thalira Solenne
[watching from the side] “He’s never been good at taking no for an answer.”
Lucian Myrath
[smiling slyly] “So predictable… and yet, irresistible.”
Evandor Lysar
[to Zephyros] “Don’t embarrass yourself. She’ll choose wisely.”
Riven Solath
[standing near Selivra] “I’ll make sure no one bothers her.”
Selivra Thayne
[softly] “Thank you, Riven…”
Ariveth Nylo
[joking] “You two make it look easy. Wish I had someone to dance with.”
Kaelisar Veyron
[offering hand to Ariveth] “Then let’s fix that, shall we?”
[Scene: The crowd murmurs as Selivra and Caelith dance. Their chemistry is undeniable.]
Selivra Thayne
“I… I feel like I’ve known you forever.”
Caelith Dovran
“Maybe one night is all it takes to change everything.”
Zyrella Corvane
[whispering to Thalira] “Mark my words… she’ll fall for him, and I’ll have my revenge later.”
Tharion Kyrel
[warning Caelith] “Keep an eye on Zephyros. He’s dangerous when he wants something.”
Zephyros Valen
[watching Selivra intensely] “This isn’t over, Dovran. Not tonight.”
Selivra Thayne
[hearing a commotion] “What’s going on over there?”
Lyrielle Ondine
[slipping through the crowd unnoticed] “Everything is going exactly as planned.”
Selivra Thayne
[nervously] “Who… are you?”
Lyrielle Ondine
[smiling] “Just someone who knows your secrets. And soon… everyone else will too.”
Selivra Thayne
[heart racing] “This night… it’s only just begun.”
[Scene: Outside, the night sky glows with fireworks. Everyone watches, but tensions simmer underneath the surface.]
Selivra Thayne
[to Caelith] “I feel like… nothing will ever be the same after tonight.”
Caelith Dovran
“One night, Selivra… maybe forever begins tonight.”
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