“Plain, I would say elegant,” Anthony crossed his arms and scoffed.
“That’s the word I was looking for,” Cali looked into her drink, avoiding Anthony’s glare and Rachel laughed.
“This is just the first step, so you like the ballgown style, maybe something traditional with a twist,” Rachel said and stood up, she walked behind me to a showroom of gowns.
Anthony and I followed her, “Now out of these what would be your choice? Goddess wait,” She froze and grabbed my wrist. She turned me to look at the most beautiful dress I had ever seen. “Wow,” I breathed, stepping up to it.
“You have to try it on,” Rachel said looking between me and the dress, “Half up half down with loose curls, maybe a small tiara headband, that would be fitting,” Her eyes seemed to light up at the idea. “Whoa whoa whoa,” Anthony butted in, “That one has been spoken for, it’s the only one I made and someone claimed it ages ago.”
“We will pay double,” Rachel said crossing her arms staring at her cousin.
“It doesn’t work like that.”
“Fine, I’ll have to tell Prince Caspien that his mate will have to find something off the rack,” Rachel sounded bored but her eyes were glimmering.
Anthony’s eyes widened at me, “You’re, serious?” He looked at Rachel.
I shrugged slightly, “I mean yes, but I don’t want to pull rank,” I said.
“I do,” Rachel said.
“No of course I would be honored to outfit the princess for the ball,” He gaped at me bowing lowly.
“Please don’t,” I laughed once, no one has seriously called me that before, “I don’t want to take anyone else’s dress, everything you have here is more than I could have imagined.”
“It’s done,” He said shaking his head, “It’s done, go to the dressing room and I’ll have it sent in.”
“I feel so bad,” I whispered to Rachel.
“Don’t,” She shook her head, “That is your dress.”
The matter was settled apparently. but I couldn’t help but think about the person that claimed this dress as their own far before I set my eyes on it.
When I slipped into it all of those thoughts dissipated. I don’t think someone could ever f.orce me to part from it, I never wanted to take this dress off.
I couldn’t stop looking at myself, I felt like it was made for me. It hugged my waist and was skin-tight but still shockingly comfortable. It was almost sheer in places but gave nothing away. Intricate black beading made whirls and patterns down the dress, accentuating my figure. With every movement, the beads shone and glimmered in the light.
It felt like a second skin, there was a slight flair at the bottom so I could move freely. The top was a v-neck and held my b.reasts perfectly. It didn’t show too much, but it showed enough.
Thin straps held the dress to me but it was the train that I adored. I had never seen a train quite like this before. It mixed the ballgown feel I loved with the tight s.exy dresses I also adored. A half-train made from a heavier shiny material circled around the front of the dress partially and flared behind me.
With every movement I made, the dress moved with me, sparkling and pooling around me with fluid motions.
“Are you ready?” Anthony knocked at the door and I nodded, my breath caught in my throat, I didn’t think a piece of clothing could almost bring me to tears.
“Oh, honey,” He looked me over appreciate, “That dress was made for you, there is no one else that could wear it quite like that.” He shook his head, placing a hand over his mouth.
I took his arm and as we walked out the train danced behind me, it was surprisingly lightweight. The tight evening gown was the star of the show until I stood on the pedestal in front of my friends, only then did the train catch up and start to pool around the front. Holden had his mouth open, Cali was clutching onto the glass and Rachel clapped her hands looking like she might cry.
“I knew it,” Rachel breathed.
“I think I might cry,” Holden said, “D.amn princess.”
“Don’t start,” I shot him a glare but couldn’t help my smile.
“That is, that is it. We’re done here. That dress,” Cali slumped into Holden her hazel eyes wide.
Anthony circled me and made a few notes, “I’ll have to get your exact measurements before you leave, but I think if we bring it up half an inch with heels it will be perfect. Do you like the length of the train?” He met my eyes.
I nodded vehemently.
“It’s perfect, thank you,” I breathed, no words could describe this man’s talent but we all tried. At once.
“Stop I’m blushing,” He held his hands out before turning to me, “Thank you for letting me outfit you for the night, it’s an honor.”
“The honor is all mine,” I nodded at him.
For the first time in my life, I felt like a princess.
(Nolan)
I linked my Mom and Camilla to come into my office, this conference was about to be a bigger deal than I thought.
“Honey, what is it?” My mom came in first taking a seat across from me.
“I need your help,” I sighed and she sat up straighter a wide smile crossed her face, “Wait until Camilla gets here.”
Camilla came in a few long minutes later.
“What took you so long?” I asked her.
“I was on the other side of the packhouse,” She crossed her arms glaring at me.
“Sit,” I commanded.
Her eyes narrowed even further and I met her icy stare.
“Don’t make me command you,” I said my voice even, it was not the day for this.
She made a show of taking the seat next to my mother and my mom frowned at her display.
“I just got notice that The Prince, Alpha Dracos, is attending the conference,” My mom sat forward and Camilla’s eyes went wide, “So there will have to be additional preparations to be made.”
“I wish he would have told us sooner,” My mom frowned.
“He is The Prince, I don’t care if he showed up unannounced we will make it work.” I let out a growl.
“This is a huge honor, we haven’t seen him in ages, no one has,” Camilla twirled the end of her blonde ponytail thinking, “Not since our ceremony,” She offered me a small smile, a peace offering.
“Do whatever you guys need to do, but I need the party to be bigger, better, and worthy of royalty.”
“It already is,” Camilla said and my mom scoffed earning her a glare from my chosen mate.
“You will be working together, we have no time. Make sure they get the best guestroom, I don’t care who you have to move. This shows the other Alpha’s how prestigious our pack is that he’s showing up in person.” “They?” Camilla repeated.
“He’s bringing someone, apparently he found his mate,” I said, “She hasn’t been seen before either.” My mom’s eyes widened.
This is the first time I was hearing about it at least. This party had to be perfect, once it got around that The Prince and his new mate would be attending, no one would dare not show up. This was going to be great for Blue Ridge. “This will be a great honor indeed,” My mom’s mouth hung over, “What do you need us to do, honey?” She glanced at Camilla.
“I don’t know, whatever you women do. I want it big, just more, make it happen,” I waved them off, “Work together you need each other’s help,” I added, I was getting annoyed with their bickering.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.