Kiera looked at herself in the mirror. The transformation was astonishing. She looked regal, powerful, every bit the woman she had grown into.
"Thank you," she said, her voice choked with emotion, "for seeing me."
Jace smiled at her and turned her around to face him. He used his thumb to caress her cheek.
"Always. I have always seen you as a queen. I just needed you to see what I see. The truth."
They thanked the workers in the salon, proceeded to get her fully dressed and they left for the venue hosting the reunion.
Taking close and deliberate bold steps, Kiera and Jace entered the reunion hall with elbows locked together.
The reactions were immediate.
Heads turned, whispers circulated, and gasps of admiration filled the room. Every stride they took exuded an air of confidence, her aura radiating power and grace.