Chapter 39

FERRIS' POV

The ball was everything I had expected it to be—grand, extravagant, and yet, completely bland. It was an event made for those who thrived on shallow displays of wealth, but not for someone like me. The room was filled with people pretending to be more important than they were.

It was a masked ball, but the fabric over my eyes did nothing to hide my identity. My size alone was enough to give me away. The moment I entered the room, I could feel the eyes on me. I was used to it by now—nobles and commoners alike vying for my attention, for a moment in my presence as if it would somehow elevate their status. Tonight was no different. However, I wanted nothing more than to be left alone. I just wanted to stay for a while then leave

But that was wishful thinking.

The first noble woman approached me almost immediately after I entered the room. She was dressed in a shimmering blue gown, her mask adorned with feathers and jewels. She batted her eyelashes and tilted her head in a way