MIA’S POV
The car rolled to a stop in front of the house, and Tristan turned to me with a small smile. “I’ll pick you up tonight for the party. Be ready.”
I nodded, my heart fluttering at the thought of the evening ahead. The idea of finally stepping out of the shadows, dressed in something beautiful, made me feel a spark of excitement I hadn’t felt in years.
“Thank you for everything,” I said before stepping out of the car.
“Don’t thank me yet,” Tristan replied with a wink before driving off.
I hurried inside, clutching the bag that held the midnight blue dress. My mind was already racing as I thought about how I’d style my hair, what shoes I’d wear, and how I’d manage to survive a room full of people without falling apart.
When I reached my room, I tossed the bag onto my bed and pu
