Chapter Ten

CHAPTER TEN

In my bed chamber, Marissa helps me into my dress.

"You are so lucky to marry the alpha," she gushes.

She does not know what kind of a man he is.

She pulls the laces tight.

"I am lucky," I lie. "Now, let me take a look."

I stand in front of the mirror.

I see how my body is displayed.

I like the way the fabric is tight around my breasts.

I like how my hips are squeezed in, how my belly is flat.

I like the curve of my buttocks.

But I wish Tanner were here to admire me.

I wish he could see me now, dressed as a proper mate.

Marissa looks at me with kind eyes.

"You are so lucky," she says again. "To be the mate of the alpha. To have so many riches. And he really loves you."

I smile. I have to keep up the act. I have to keep up my charade.

"Here," she says. "Let me help you with your hair."

She touches my braid.

"It is fine," I say.

I bat her hands away.

She looks disappointed.

I go to the bed.