Chapter 78. Let Me

Zara's POV

"Nic?" I gasped, startled. "What are you doing here?"

My eyes darted around the room, taking note of the fact that Jenn and her assistant were no longer there.

"Beta Levi called me," he proclaimed as he inched closer. "He told me you needed some assistance in picking the perfect dress for the ball."

Finally, Nic paused and leaned close to my ear, saying, "But now it seems like this was a setup."

I shivered, closing my eyes as his warm breath brushed over my skin.

"You seem capable of picking your own dress," he continued, his voice betraying his need.

My flushed cheeks compelled me to bite my lip. I was already overwhelmed with desire, especially with Nicolas by my side.

Did Levi intend for this to happen?

"Let me help you out of that dress," Nicolas said, smirking as he pulled away. "It might be pretty, but it certainly doesn't betray your beauty."

A small moan escaped my lips as I became intoxi