Chapter 45

Evelyn's P.O.V.

It was the last night of the Centennial.

Adam was right when he told me I would be sore from shifting. I laid in bed for the rest of the day, barely able to move.

But I was determined to be at the gala that night. I had missed the night before last because of Heat and I had missed the previous night because Dr. Zusak didn't discharge me from the hospital ward until later in the evening.

However, I wasn't going to miss that night for the world. I had saved the most beautiful gown for last and I smiled when I pulled it out of the dust cover that evening as I began to get ready.

It was a crimson red ballgown with an off-the-shoulder neckline and a corseted waist adorned with beaded lace appliqués.

I put on red lipstick to match and pulled my hair back in a low, loose bun before I stood in front of the mirror. I admit that I twirled around a few times.

I felt like a princess.

Judging by the look on Adam's face as he walked through the bedroom door, I looked like one too.

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