ARIA’S POV
I looked at my reflection in the mirror. The woman standing there was adorned in a gold sleeveless dress with a low neckline. Her arms were covered in gold bangles, and her hair was made up with flowers.
I scowled, trying to see any resemblance to the beautiful goddess in the mirror.
I found none.
Damien came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist.
“Are you ready, my love?”
I forced a smile, though my heart was beating like a war drum,a nd soul wasn’t settling in my body.
I turned around and tried not to face the cameras directly.
I had to pretend this was real, to keep up the illusion for everyone watching—and for myself, too.
For my sake.
For Damien’s.
Damien leaned down and kissed me, his lips softly brushing against mine.
I was very aware of the cam
