Voren melted instantly. The serious Alpha vanished completely, replaced by this incredibly loving father who was head over heels for his little girl.
He bent down and scooped her up effortlessly into his arms, pressing his forehead gently against hers. "May I have this dance, my little princess?"
Esperanza exploded into the cutest giggles ever and wrapped both arms tightly around his neck. "Of course, Daddy."
The music started up again, and this time Voren danced slowly while holding his daughter close. The little girl snuggled right against him, smiling from ear to ear with pure happiness.
Watching the two of them together filled Seraphine's heart with so much overwhelming warmth that her eyes got all misty. This… this was the family she had dreamed about her whole life, the kind of love that made everything else fade away.
Before she could get too swept up in all those emotions, Humphrey came over with a respectful smile and offered his hand. "May I?"
