Ophelia kept close to Dante all night and spoke only with the guests Dante was interested in conversing with.
They weren't asked to go near the king or queen again, and though her family tried to approach again, they were not successful in getting to talk to Ophelia.
An hour before the ball ended, Dante decided it was time to retreat to their chamber.
Ophelia sighed in relief when she stepped into the chamber. "I did not know balls could be so tiring. They looked fun from afar," she said, not realising her mistake.
"You never attended a ball? Even in the Valthorn castle?"
"What? I mean," Ophelia said, trying to think of a lie.
"I already grasp the true nature of your relationship with your family. I see now that it isn't just Joel, but your mother as well, unless I read your interaction wrong. I won't pry any further," Dante said before Ophelia got upset.
Dante didn't want to pry unless Ophelia wanted to share.
