[ WP ] Opening of Romance Novel ( approx 10 lines )

She caught his eye that evening. It was a coincidence that hers was the first gaze he saw upon entering the ballroom, 
 he had not even known that she would be attending, but at every hint of deep blue he turned his head in hope of it 
 being her gown. They had not seen each other in years, and oh he missed her. He moved politely among the guests 
 ( the party was, after all, in his name and honor ) but kept her in view. The longer he stayed the more he desired to be 
 in her company. 
 
 Etiquette dictated he should have taken another to dance, but he did not wish anyone else on his arm. Instead, he 
 spoke with fellow gentlemen about his studies whilst waiting for Lady Elizabeth Anne. 
 
 Conversation was spirited. Many among the noble houses were knowledgeable in the healing arts, that is after all 
 what Clandestina is famed for. With the completion of his own medical degree—the reason for this party—there 
 was much to discuss. He would have enjoyed the celebration more had other things not been on his mind. 
 
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 This is actually the opening to my dark fantasy romance novelette [ Larkspur: A Necromancer's Romance ] ( http: //www.amazon.com/dp/B00J7H9JIG )
