Leander was reluctant to leave her side but he supposed he must. A lot of unsaid words floated around him that were left unspoken due to public decorum and opinion. Still, at least he had this dance and moment to store in his memory.

"I will not keep you waiting long," he said lightly. "I hope yours is as well." And so he finally parted from her though he was sure to keep stealing glances throughout the rest of the night.