Chapter 37 Preparing for My Debut

Standing in Lucian's shower I scrubbed the tiredness from my eyes. The hot water worked my stiff muscles from the awkward way I'd slept during the evening and half the day. I had fallen asleep on Lucian's couch holding a recent photo of him to my chest. I had awakened abruptly once I rolled onto the cold floor and broke the glass inside of the frame. I ignored the visitors who knocked on the door, not wishing to speak to anyone. When I headed to shower I saw my black gown hanging on the door hook and huffed in annoyance. My anxiety was spiking and my nerves were frayed due to having to attend my debut.

"You must attend the celebration for your father, it is an important matter for you to be presented to the others for your position," Eva growled bluntly and I rolled my eyes. After drying and wrapping my hair in a towel I donned one of Lucian's t-shirts and a pair of shorts I'd found in the dresser and brought in with me. When I opened the bathroom door I was greeted by Jaxon screechin