Alina’s POVI stared at my reflection one last time.The makeup artist had already packed up and left, but her work still lingered on my face. soft, glowing skin, warm eyeshadow, glossy lips. The dress hugged me perfectly, the silver fabric shimmering whenever I breathed. I didn’t even recognize myself. I looked like someone whose life wasn’t hanging by threads.I smoothed my palm over my stomach, inhaled, and stepped out of the room.The hallway light hit me.And Edrick … froze.He was halfway down the hall, adjusting the cufflinks on his tuxedo, but the moment he lifted his head, his entire body went still—eyes widening, jaw slackening. For a second, he looked almost… breathless.“Aria…” he murmured, voice low, warm, reverent. “Good God.”Heat rushed up my neck. “What?”He walked toward me slowly, like if he moved too fast, he might ruin something sacred. When he reached me, he lifted my hand gently, so gently it made my chest tighten and kissed my knuckles.“You’re…” His voice drop
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