Chapter 374. You’re Stiff

Apphia’s POV

Nicholas looks handsome in an all-black ensemble that seems too tight on his body. His muscular body is shown off, and his hair is tousled as usual. My body heats up, and I blush again.

We leave the piano room immediately after Lily goes out. My apprehension is back; if Nicholas wasn’t holding my hand, I couldn’t have gone through this with this ceremony.

“Are you ready?” he asks as we reach the back of the castle where the party is.

“As ready as I’ll ever be,” I exhale. Nicholas kisses my temple and wraps a protective arm around my waist.

We step into the garden, and I’m mesmerized by its beauty. It’s like walking into a magical place decorated with shimmering lights, and lanterns. The garden is filled with the city’s elites and alphas, all dressed most finely, chatting and holding glasses of champagne. How did they even prepare this in such a short time? Indeed, Lady Anaiah knew how to throw a party. There is even a huge stage set