Alden's breath hitched audibly the moment Ava Green walked toward them. He stood frozen, his mouth slightly open, as though he'd seen a goddess descend from the heavens.
Ethan, meanwhile, was also caught in a daze, his gaze fixated on Seraphina Starlight. Her gown flowed like liquid moonlight, catching the glow of the spire's crystal lamps.
She looked ethereal, with her long blue hair cascading down her back like a waterfall and silver earrings shaped like crescent moons glinting against her pale skin.
Charlotte noticed their expressions instantly. She leaned toward Ava and whispered, "Looks like he really likes you, doesn't he?"
Ava's cheeks flushed a soft red, and she tried to hide it behind a polite smile.
Charlotte smirked mischievously and, raising her voice just enough for the boys to hear, said, "Can you two stop gawking? Or should I gouge out both of your eyes?"
