Chapter 22

LIA HELD AS STILL AS POSSIBLE WHILE THE MAID STYLED HER hair into a cascade of perfect ringlets. The dress she had chosen to wear was a deep oxblood color. Her fair skin was the perfect contrast to her deep red hair and the dress.

The bodice was fitted with elaborate beading and then flared out at the waist. Sleeveless, the dress showed Lia’s beautiful shoulders and arms to perfection. With her long black gloves, she was a vision of loveliness.

“My dear, you are stunning!”

Lia...