He stood outside the annex near the glass doors, tall and poised. When he spotted her, he immediately walked forward, his steps steady as he approached her.
Lariette stopped in her tracks, gazing at Ruediger. The way he smiled at her made her chest flutter.
He wore a suit, a beautifully tailored navy blue that perfectly matched the color of her dress. The shirt beneath was a soft white, and his tie was a textured midnight blue.
Instead of styling his locks into a messy bun like usual, he made sure to comb them smoothly before tying them into a low ponytail, draping over his right shoulder.
Ruediger walked up to Lariette, who had stopped, never once breaking eye contact. When he reached her, he said nothing.
Instead, he gently took her hand and bowed ever so slightly, pressing a warm kiss to her knuckles.
Lariette chuckled at the old-fashioned gentleman's gesture. Her fingers curled slightly in his grasp, feeling the warmth seep under her skin.
