The Beast's Prey - Chapter 8: The Ballroom
Abigail dances with an unexpected partner during a night she won't soon forget.
The ballroom was bathed in a splendor of light, music, and dancing. The room was enormous, flanked by grand white pillars, an ornate ceiling, and red oak floors throughout. There was a raised stage at the far end of the room, a square 100 x 100 feet across. Intricate designs were carved into its surface. The panels were scuffed from dancing, their forms slightly marred by gaffs and marks in the wood from the partygoers. T...