Every Step I Take Is Another Mistake

It pained him when he’d caught a glance of Duchess earlier, further still the man she attached himself to. He was older, in his prime, looking charming and handsome just like she would want. Indigo didn’t feel a great vibe from the man, but he couldn’t dwell. He’d let go of Duch. He hoped that she was happy.

He knew that Aslatiel had seen her too, and he was surprised that she had voluntarily left his side with Duchess here. He didn’t have any intention of seeking her out, his heart still hurt and he didn’t want to dwell on the past at what should have been a fun party. He decided to focus on the food when Asla walked a ways away, never expecting to hear Duch’s voice beside him.

His ears fell to his skull as his sapphire blue eyes lifted to the mottled woman’s soft features. He hated how familiar that half smile was, how easily it slipped over her lips to hide the emotions beneath. "Hello, Duchess.” He returned her greeting quietly, the tightness in his chest translating lightly to his words.

"Speech"