Bab 133: Proposal

"I can tell by the way you move..." Marcus leaned forward and whispered in Meredith's ears, his breath fanning her earlobe.

"That something is bothering you. You seem tense, what is it?"

Meredith cocked her head at him, "Huh….N-nothing."

Her mind was occupied by the blue-eyed man. Her instincts were telling her it was him but if he was finally here why hadn't he looked for her yet?

Marcus must have caught the scent of her tension because he pulled her closer, bringing her against his chest.

"Don't lie. It's not very princess-like." He smirked at her

Meredith flushed at how close they were as they danced together. His smile grew bigger as he swirled her around.

"So are you going to tell me what's wrong?" Marcus questioned again.

"Just not used to this much attention."

Marcus's grip tightened on her hand as he gave it a comforting squeeze, "You're doing so well."

Meredith managed to nod and they continued to dance. She caught Katrina smiling at her and she