He says that like it's the easiest thing in the world, but Ella goes and sits. Seeing no alternative, she takes the offered hand and holds it lightly. How many people even touch this guy? Most vampires were either humbled or terrified by his name or title alone. The feeling she had been adopted into royalty popped up in her head, and it was enough to freeze her. She was . So. Out. Of. Her. Element.

"She mentioned you too. Sorry I didn't come earlier. You must be very busy anyway." Ella bites her tongue then, and forces herself not to stare too much at his attire. Hey, this is his house, state, everything.

She's staring.