Nora’s POV
“You look so gorgeous,” Mira said as I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the delicate fabric of my dress.
I hesitated, glancing down. “And you really think this isn’t too much… for an indoor dinner?” Lyra had picked it out and made me promise to wear it, but now it felt overwhelming.
Mira smiled kindly. “This is not too much, my lady. The princess knows what she’s doing. And you, your beauty suits it perfectly.”
By the time Derek came for me, I was already fully dressed in the gown. Mira had fussed over every detail, but when Derek stepped inside, his gaze swept over me in a way that made the long hours worth it.
“You look so beautiful,” he murmured that word for like 5 mins, taking my hand and pressing his lips to it before leading me out.
We stepped down from the e
