QUOTE : The air between us was electrified. Licking my lips, I finally asked, “Who are you?” His mouth spread in a sinister smile. “Isn’t that the whole point of a masquerade ball? To not know anything about anyone?” I nodded while I tried to swallow the disappointment. You just freaking met him, woman; get a grip! “Probably.” My hoarse reply made him squeeze my hand harder, and then he let go. “What’s a beautiful girl like you doing outside alone?” His abrupt change of subject seemed wrong, like he was acting a part. His demeanor changed; his mouth lifted in a cocky smile.