[Master, this would be another suitable location. Near the pillar.]
Edward stopped and turned his head.
A woman was standing beside it, holding a glass while she watched the gathering. She noticed him looking in her direction and straightened almost immediately.
Then he began walking toward her.
Her eyes widened.
Her face immediately flushed She glanced behind herself, perhaps wondering whether there was someone else he intended to approach, but found only the pillar.
Edward continued toward her.
By the time he reached her, she had stopped breathing quite normally.
He lifted his hand.
The woman closed her eyes and pursed her lips, readying herself for the kiss.
Edward placed his palm against the pillar behind her.
For a brief moment, he remained close enough that she caught the natural scent of his body. Whatever composure she had possessed before he approached deserted her entirely. She drew a ragged breath, her fingers tightening around the stem of her glass.
