For the first time in a long time, she felt something unfamiliar stir inside her. Not just pride. Power.
But the real question remained—would Devon see her the same way?
"Olivia? Don't tell me you're not ready yet," Devon's voice cut through the thick wooden door, laced with impatience.
Her nerves shattered.
Olivia's stomach twisted as she cast one last glance at her reflection, fingers tugging at the midnight blue fabric of her gown. Doubt clawed at her chest, but there was no more time for second-guessing.
Drawing a steadying breath, she turned and pulled the door open.
Devon stood there, but the teasing remark she expected never came. He just… stared.
"You're here," she signed, shifting her weight. "Have the guests arrived?"
Devon's lips parted, but no words came out. He just kept looking at her. She dropped her hands down not knowing what to do as she became the object of his intense gaze.