On the festival grounds …
Ava and Samantha looked on in envy as Ian carried off Shelby, each lost in their own fantasy world, but the two resumed their movements soon after. They moved with the other few women in the large wooden basin. They were there to enjoy themselves, and nothing was going to ruin that mood.
The rest of the people watching took longer to recover. This was especially true for the men, as their longing eyes remained glued to the path Ian had taken even long after he was gone.
The beautiful goddess was gone and everything else felt dull.
Ava took Samantha's hand, and the two continued dancing and laughing. They were having so much fun with their precious laughter, which soon drew the attention of everyone around. That also became the cue for the men they were with to come to get them.
Rocky was the first to walk up to the large basin and stretched out his hand,
"Ava?"