Tiara's POV
I sat waiting in Alpha Nicholas’s study, the room large and imposing, just like him. I wore the dress Nina had chosen for me, and though I had been reluctant to wear it at first, I had to admit that it felt... different. The fabric clung to my body in a way I wasn’t accustomed to, emphasizing curves I hadn’t really noticed before. My reflection in the mirror had surprised me. For a moment, I didn’t even recognize myself.
The dress seemed to give me confidence I hadn’t realized was missing. I could feel the fabric shifting against my skin as I moved, and the scent of something floral lingered in the air, mixing with the earthy scent of the room. I fiddled with the hem of my dress, unsure of why I felt so... different.
My thoughts were interrupted when the door to the study op
