How could she not?

He knew of her affection for him and understood her desires. All she sought was an exclusive, enduring bond.

Yet, he was unwilling to grant her that!

Just then, the music resurfaced. The elders encouraged Waylen and

Elvira to dance once more. Waylen contemplated refusing but Elvira chuckled and remarked, “Are you afraid that your girlfriend will be consumed by jealousy? Or are you unable to erase me from your memory?