SOPHIEĀ DEĀ ROHAN:
she had already had several spins around the dance floor, with as many different partners as there were dances; sophie had been a fan of dancing even before her debut in society all those years ago.Ā āyou havenāt seemed to have asked someone yet tonight,ā the blonde said, her eyebrow arching as if she had asked a question. she knew the duke had been absent from ton events for a while, and she had always found it best to jump into things head first rather than dip her toes in it; and sophie thought she might help the gentleman do the same.Ā ācome along, one dance and then i shall show you where all the men have hidden away so they can smoke, talk politics, and gamble away their family fortunes.ā
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Part of him felt foolish for thinking that his lack of dancing might have gone unnoticed, especially when it wasnāt as though he was new to the scene. He had spent enough years as part of it to know that everyoneās eyes were on everyone else, he should not have thought himself an exception. Her question was met with a wry smile and simple, honest answer, even if it did withhold some truth.Ā āNo, not yet.āĀ It would be far from proper to confess to her that he had been purposefully delaying, placing a heavy meaning on a dance when he knew that it would pushing him more firmly into taking the necessary steps to move on from Mary.Ā But at he suggestion he reminds himself that it was hardly a marriage propose or even a statement of intent at this point. Only a dance. And if he were to eventually find a new wife there would be countless more to come.Ā āYour offer to help me rectify itĀ and the suggestion of an oasis is too kind, thank you.āĀ Thereās a small, warm smile on his features as he takes a step towards her, holding a hand out towards her as he does.Ā āShall we?āĀ















