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The grand ballroom of the castle blazed with candlelight, a thousand flames dancing on crystal chandeliers and casting golden ripples across the marble floor. Outside, the night wind carried the scent of roses from the gardens, but inside, the air was thick with perfume and the hum of courtly whispers. Prince Oliver stood by the arched window, his green eyes scanning the crowd with practiced disinterest—until a figure in shimmering satin caught his attention. The gown flowed like liquid moonlight, and beneath the golden wig, a familiar face moved with nervous grace. He watched, waiting, and as the figure nearly reached the ballroom doors, he moved. His hand caught a wrist, firm but gentle, and he pulled the disguised figure into the shadow of a curtained alcove. "Quinn," he said, his vo…