Taking a deep breath, I lifted my chin, meeting his expectant gaze. "Okay fine then. You can go wait in the car while I get ready."

His face lit up and he smiled widely, reaching out to cup my cheek. "That's my girl. I knew you'd come around."

I resisted the urge to recoil from his touch, instead offering him a tight-lipped smile. "Just go wait in the car, Kieran,"

As he turned and made his way back to the waiting limo, I let out a shaky breath, and got back into the house.

"What are you doing, Selena?" Skylar's voice echoed in my mind in a concerned tone.

I assured my wolf that I got it under control. With quick light steps, I made my way to my bedroom.

After a long while, I stood before the mirror, scrutinizing my reflection with a critical eye. The short, scarlet dress hugged my curves in all the right places, accentuating my hourglass figure. Of course I wasn’t going to be wearing the gift Kieran brought me.

With a steady hand, I applied my makeup, painting my lips with a deep crimson hue that complemented the fiery tone of the fabric.