Nettie smiled up at Maxim. She had wanted to introduce him to Malachi, but things weren't good. He had revealed so much to her, and he had acted strange. Now, he was missing. She had hoped he'd tell her if he was leaving Whitby. And she'd checked to make sure he wasn't injured somewhere. It had her realize at last no matter how much she supported him. He didn't trust her and he'd never open up to her.

She was taken out of her thoughts when she was spun. A smile returned as she came back to his arms to resume the dance and she thought on how much she had needed this dance. "I've had a lot on my mind lately. I can't thank you enough. You are like a knight even if you don't realize it." The blond squeezed his shoulder in appreciation as she tried to forget her worries and focus on what was before her and not what was leaving her behind.