Chapter 17

I look at myself in the mirror, admiring my reflection. The soft folds of my new dress that falls just above my knees drape around me like a cloud. The pink color brings out the darkness of my hair and eyes.

Molina and Amelia will lose their shit when they see me wearing this!

Alpha Xavier's eyes burn into me like fire as I walk out of the bathroom, and I find it hard to look away.

"Wow," he grunts, his face turning red. He clears his throat and speaks again. "I mean, the dress fits quite nicely."

Did I just see Alpha Xavier blush?

I can't help but grin at the sight of the normally stoic and composed Alpha Xavier looking flustered. It's not often that I get to see this side of him, so I must relish the moment.

"Thank you," I reply, my voice barely above a whisper. "I'm glad you like it." I can feel the heat radiating off his body, and I know that he's just as affected by me as I am by him.

He nods, but his gaze lingers on me a moment longer than necessary. I feel my cheeks heat up at