Beth seemed almost mesmerized by their mysterious host, staring with awestruck admiration at the dashing man standing above them. The sound of Allister's voice beside her broke the spell as she took the arm he offered her, and with Miranda on his other arm, they made their way up the stairs.<br/><br/>She kept her eyes on him as they approached the landing where he stood and noticed the way his eyes took, in full measure, each guest as they passed; some simply nodded  their heads in polite acknowledgement, others made  a quick remark or comment.<br/><br/>It wasn't until those eyes met hers however, that she realized the extent of her fascination was much deeper than mere curiosity.