Alister took a deep breath as he watched Lady Kate search around the room with her eyes. Of course his kiss was against protocol but hell he couldn't help it. These people don't know the trap they were set into. Nor the misguided truth's that have been told here. It was a giant web and he knew that this web enticed him to stay away from the social light for that reason. Too many lies, and too many reason's to keep his distance.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">"You may pay for that infringement. You have not asked my father permission to court me. Or are you not versed in our custom of courtship? </span>Lady Kate's tone was polite but held a harshness to it as if he crossed a boundary that caused Lady Kate to be seething in anger. Though that would be highly understandable with what he had spoken about . He finished his final twirl only to feel rough ridden with tough creases hands on both his shoulders.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">" Sir, I wish to dance with my goddaughter. I will return her.</span>The man that spoke had a voice of age inside of it, and as he turned letting go of lady Kate's shoulder and waist Sir Atrius was looking at him. His father, who had reflecting blue eyes, and the same black hair minus a few grays.<br/><br/>" I do mind but I don't think I have a choice in the matter sir." He bowed and crossed their finger's that he wasn't caught right away. That would ruin all they had worked for. With that in mind he traveled away from the ballroom and went in search of the Lyons. Hoping that they weren't spotted yet.