Chapter 28 Beasts in Heat

Aurora's POV I found Olivia at the ballroom entrance. The moment she saw me, her eyes lit up. She rushed over and grabbed my hands. Then, she looked me over from head to toe. She exclaimed, "Aurora, I swear you're the most beautiful princess at the ball tonight!" "Thank you. You look beautiful too," I praised as I walked in with Olivia cheerfully. But the second we stepped in, a male in formal wear with his hair slicked back neatly approached and held out his hand like a gentleman. He asked, "Olivia, may I have this dance?" Olivia said candidly, "He's my boyfriend. I'll come back for you soon, Aurora." "Have fun. Don't worry about me," I said with a smile. Well, I couldn't expect Olivia to abandon her date and babysit me all night. I should just enjoy the loneliness and maybe avoid these events next time. I sighed and picked up a drink. Sitting in a corner, I cupped my chin up as I watched couples dance arm-in-arm. Truth to be told, I envied them. "Aurora?" "Huh?" I looked