42 A Fire Ablaze

Rubiella had always been adept with dancing. After all, her father had her trained rigorously to be the perfect dancing partner for the prince ever since she started walking. Her dancing teachers gave her tips on the prince's dancing style. The timing of his steps, how high he would hold his partner's hand, his sway, and his other dancing nuances.

She was so nervous years ago when they first danced so she wasn't able to apply all the things taught to her about his dancing style. This time, she regarded him so low, she was able to focus on becoming the perfect dancing partner.

It wasn't for the prince's enjoyment.

It was for the favor that Hansel asked.

And for Euphee's sake too, of course.

The only thing she had trouble was acting clumsy during the dance and faking the fall. She should have hit his eye harder for Euphee's sake.