The Tiger Within Chapter 554

"Thank you, Mother . " She then turned to Evelyn and the Emperor smiling at both sweetly . "Thank you for your recognition, Empress Vivian, and Emperor . " She said with the perfectly measured tone of a lady . It was almost unnerving . She turned and took her Mother in Law's arm to guide her back to her chair .

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Clovis smiled and offered her a hand . "The first dance of the ball, Belle of the Hunt?" He reminded her, ready to lead her onto the dance floor . She took his hand delicately .
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"Thank you, Fourth Prince . " Kyera replied respectfully and followed him out onto the floor . There was something in his eyes as he began carefully spinning his wife on the dance floor . They flowed through the motions, perfectly . Their bodies never touched, there was very little familiarity in this dance . It was beautiful, but also almost cold .

"You are beautiful this evening . " He whispered wanting to hear her voice . He needed that familiarity from her .

"Thank you, Prince Clovis . " She replied still controlling her voice . His expression darkened slightly in confusion and Kyera chuckled . "Oh come now love, I'm just acting . Its still your wife in here . " She whispered with a carefully concealed wink, her bangs hiding her expression from the world around them . A relieved smile curved his lips . His eyes warmed and glowed with love .

"Good, you had me worried . I love you . " He replied kissing her forehead .

"I love you too . Now let's finish this dance . " Kyera purred sweetly and he couldn't help but smile .

"I was worried about my Pretty Kitten . " He teased as they finished the dance with the perfect flourish .

Then the dancing began . People swirled onto the dance floor as Kyera and Clovis stepped off the dance floor . Raina was being led out onto the floor by Nathaniel . Kyera chuckled .

"I wonder if he knows that he just chose one of the best dancers in the room . " Mordakai asked with a chuckle .

"Kyera, would you mind helping me watch over the baby so I can enjoy a dance with my brother?" Vella asked and a Talis stepped forward .

"I would be happy to hold the young sir . Kyera has already been made to put the baby through a bit tonight . " He pointed out and Vella raised a brow . It was clear this guard wasn't trained to their specifications .

"It is okay, Talis is great with children . " Kyera a.s.sured her and Vella smiled handing the baby to Talis . He smiled and bounced the child gently to calm the baby . He seemed enthralled with Talis, who played with the child to keep him calm while Vella drug Clovis back onto the floor .

Kyera ensured that the Evelyn and Talis were both settled in before wandering around the ballroom . She took on the appearance of her grandmother, the Matriarch . She glided from person to person, greeting and smiling as she went . The compliments she gave and received were plastic and she hardly paid any attention to what was going on around her . There was no reason to . These people would remember her, but she had no reason to remember them .

A particularly dull lord was chattering about his prize horses when Kyera's attention was caught by a head of orange hair in the crowd . She turned, trying to locate it again in this crowd but she saw nothing . There was no scent, but there was a tension in the air that made her wonder .