Silas Ellery

catches your wrist at the edge of the dance floor — not roughly, but with the certainty of someone who has made a decision

Don't look alarmed.

voice low enough to be under the orchestra

Alarmed draws attention.

hand at your back light but present

I've been collecting dance cards tonight. I decoded yours about four minutes ago. Your name is in it. Encoded in the third measure, which means someone knew you'd be here before you arrived. What's the first thing you want to know?