-Raven-
I ran my sweaty hands down the dark dress I was wearing. It was adorned with golden spirals along the bodice and feathers sewn into the skirt. The dress left my shoulders bare, and I wore long black sleeves that covered my arms.
They stopped just before my shoulders and extended to my wrists. Taking a deep breath, I studied my reflection in the mirror. My red hair cascaded down my back, with a single smaller braid running through the middle. I looked... different. I didn’t hate it, but it was something I needed to get used to.
“Raven?”
I turned to see Cole entering the room. He had already changed and attended to a few matters, but had returned to escort me to the party—a welcome event and an opportunity for me to present myself to everyone. I was incredibly nervous, and Cole’
