Riana's POV
It is time for the black and white ball. All vampires will be in black, non vampires in white. There won't be many of tonight. "So, will Draco be coming tonight?" Uncle Vlad asks me. As we await our guests. The ball starts at 7, but guests start arriving at 6:30.
"I don’t know. He seems to be avoiding me or something," I tell him.
"Avoiding you?" He asks me.
"He has been distant. We have barely spoken," I tell him.
"Want me to speak to him?" He asks.
"That won't be necessary," I assure him. Just then, the first guests start to arrive, and we greet them warmly. Soon, we have so many guests, and we can't greet them all personally. So we left it to one of our family servants.
"I am sorry, sir, you can't enter without a vampire escort," I hear the servant say. I turned and smiled brightly, Draco came. I head over.
"It is fine, Stefan. Draco is my guest," I tell him. Giving him a look.
"Of course, my lady," he says, bowing. I offer Draco my arm. He links his through it. I led him to the party.
"This place is extravagant," he comments.
"Been in the family for generations," I tell him.
"Do you live here?" He asks.
"No, it is used mainly for special events or in times of war," I tell him.
"Draco, it is good to see you," Maria says. She joins us with Adrian, whose arm she is holding tightly.
"Adrian, Maria," Draco says in greeting. "How are you?" He asks Maria.
"It has been an adjustment. But Adrian has been an amazing teacher and has never left my side since, " she states.
"We're engaged," Adrian says proudly.
"Congratulations," Draco and I say together. Just then, my uncle calls everyones attention from the stage.
"Welcome to our black and white ball," he says proudly. "While the wizarding world is at war, we have managed to stay neutral and safe. But darker times are ahead. We all must be prepared to protect all we hold dear, " he states. As I hold Draco's hand. "But it is time to dance. Tonight's dance is a century old waltz. Please find a partner and join us in the ballroom," he tells us.
"Care to dance, Draco?" I ask him. He nods his head. We join the other couples, and the dance begins. We soon swap partners, and he ends up with Maria. While I ended up with Victor.
"See, your mate finally arrived. Are you two courting yet?" Victor asks me. I notice Draco looks our way.
"Not yet, and he doesn't know," I whisper. When the dance ends. I go outside with Draco, looking at the forest. "Thank you for coming," I tell him.
"I am glad I did, I am sorry for being distant this year" he tells me. "I think it is safer, with your kind being neutral" he states.
"What do you mean?" I ask him.
"It is nothing for you to worry about" he assures me. "Can I ask you something?" Draco asks me. I nod my head. "Am I your mate?" He asks.
"Finally using that brain of yours" I mutter.
"I am sorry Riana, but you know we can't be. I am engaged and my parents would never approve " he states. "It is also to dangerous with the war" he adds.
"Your first two objections are irrelevant and as for the third I understand " I tell him.
"Irrelevant?" He asks confused.
"I'd speak to your mother if I were you" I tell him. "But remember Draco, we vampires live a long time and I am willing to wait for you. However long it takes" I remind him. "Thank you for coming tonight" I add and hand him an invite. "For the New Years ball, if you wish to come" I state.
"Thanks" he says pocketing it. "I should get back to school" he adds. I nod and leade him to his carriage. "Thank you for tonight, it was nice to forget for awhile " he tells me.
"I am always there if you need someone to talk too" I tell him. "Good night" I say and he leaves. I sigh and head back inside. Where I spot Raquelle and Sean. "Are you two enjoying your first ball?" I ask them.
"Yes" Sean says.
"Everyone looks amazing " Raquelle adds.
"Sort of surprised Malfoy was here" Sean states.
"He is my mate, though we aren't courting yet" I states.
"Even though he's a deatheater? " Raquelle asks.
"He isn't " I tell her.
"But I've seen his mark" she tells me and I frown. "It was only a quick glimpse, but I am sure I saw a tattoo on his arm" she states.
"I hope you're wrong, otherwise this will complicated things" I tell her. Yes he is my mate. But if he is really a deatheater, him coming to balls, us courting. Maybe seen as us choosing a side. When we're supposed to remain neutral. I must discuss this with my uncle and the council. I will tell him once the guest leave.
(Time skip)
"This is troubling, I shall converse with the council about the matter" Uncle Vlad tells me. "But neither side can know" he states. I nod my head. "Go sleep my niece, it has been a long night" he tells me. I wish him a goodnight and go to my room. I got changed, brushed my teeth and crawled into bed. I fall into a dreamless sleep.
A/N
Picture above of Draco and Riana.
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