Alyssa POV
The charity gala. I feel apprehensive, butterflies fluttering in my stomach. It's the first time that I'll be stepping out in public as Xavier's wife where the media will be watching and taking photographs. I don't want to disappoint him. At the same time, I worry that I'll embarrass him or do something humiliating. I'm not used to being in the public eye. Even when I was dating Theodore, I never enjoyed it. I prefer being in the background, much like a wallflower in historical times. I have a feeling though, that Xavier is not necessarily going to allow me to do that. I sigh, peering into the mirror and wrinkling my nose, unable to tell if what I am wearing is suitable or if I should just give up and change my attire again.
The dress is stunning. A champagne-colored cocktail
