Staring into the mirror, I was stunned for a long moment.
The woman in the mirror had a gentle look in her eyes, no longer sharp and weary, only the serene calm that follows a storm.
I could hardly believe that it was really me.
Three years of being worn down by Damon had made me almost forget what I truly looked like.
"Beautiful."
Adrian's low voice came from behind me.
I turned around.
His gaze was burning as he looked at me.
His eyes were filled with undisguised wonder and tenderness.
He took my hand and gently placed a kiss upon it.
"Elliana, from now on, I will protect you for the rest of your life."
My heart suddenly skipped a beat.
I knew.
The heart that had been adrift for three years was now slowly surrendering.
It's just that...
I never expected to see Damon again.
After taking off my gown and turning to leave the dressing room, I saw the figure standing at the door—a figure so familiar it made me suffocate.