Chapter 924

Jason’s POV

She let me.

My fingers moved carefully, pulling the zipper up, my knuckles grazing against the soft skin of her back. I didn’t miss the way she tensed, the way she held her breath.

But she didn’t stop me.

When I was done, I let my hands drop to my sides and took a step back. 

"There. Perfect fit."

Layla met my gaze in the mirror, her eyes searching mine for something I couldn’t quite understand.

I smiled. "You look beautiful."

She didn’t say anything.

She just nodded, her lips pressing together as she turned back toward the mirror.

And as I stood there, watching her, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was still missing. 

Even though she was standing right in front of me, she was still miles away.

Layla finally settled on three dresses…a navy-blue evening gown, a soft lilac cocktail dress, and a casual floral sundress. 

Each one looked perfect on her, and