I stood before the full-length mirror in my room, barely able to breathe as my eyes took in the dress that hung from the wardrobe.
The gown was a masterpiece of midnight blue silk that seemed to capture and hold the light, creating an effect like stars on dark water. Delicate silver embroidery traced patterns across the bodice, and the full skirt floated like mist, layers of flowy thin fabric creating an ethereal effect.
It was the most beautiful dress I'd ever laid eyes on and I had to cast a cautious glance at Lilja who had on a neutral expression as her eyes observed my reaction.
"He picked this himself," Lilja said softly from behind me, her voice tinged with something that might have been approval. Sounding almost like a proud mother or something but the woman's blank expression s
