The King's Mistress

Chapter 10

(Mai)
I left my chamber hearing the noise of lords and ladies as they entered the castle doors. I fixed my dress and played the part as a happy hostess. My words were few and fake. Ladies from all over the country side listened to me and waited my next word. Leo emerged from his chamber and headed to the thrown room. Everyone bowed until he was seated. "Proceed" he said. I didn't wish to see him but it was custom for the mistress or wife of the King to sit by him. I made my way toward the chair beside him curtsying slightly toward him before I sat down. His hand reached out for mine but I let mine slip to my lap away from his reach. He retreated and looked out toward the guests. We watched them dance without a word until Leo spoke up.
"How do you like your party" he asked.
I gave him a nod and continued to stare off into the distance.
Leo leaned in close. "Dance with me" he said as his hand grabbed mine. I accepted willingly standing with him. The crowd parts as we reach the center of the dance floor.
The music played softly as Leo led me around. He kept his eyes on me but I averted my eyes toward his shoulder keeping eye contact scarce.
The ladies whispered while the men's voices boomed throughout the room. It was one of the first times I had been to a ball and everyone was chattering more than usual.
Leo leans forward whispering in my ear. I wasn't paying attention to him so he made it harder on me. He motioned for a faster dance which made the fiddler play faster. Leo began to spin me around the room like a child. I was getting dizzy so I let go off him. He stopped realizing the absence. I moved through the crowd using my dizziness as a getaway from Leo.