Chapter 130

The following day, Jormun was set to attend a party hosted for the wealthiest businessmen and businesswomen in all of Sanctuary. Since our engagement had been publicly announced, I was to be his plus one.

We spent most of the morning preparing. Andra assisted me with dressing, styling my hair, and applying makeup as I was still learning how to present myself so I would fit in with this world of elegance I had been thrust into.

I stared in the mirror in my bedroom, taking in the sight of my crimson gown that clung to me like a second skin, shimmering with every movement I made. My reflection was still an elegant stranger to me, replacing the dingy-looking pup that used to stare back at me.

The weight of the dress had become a familiar sensation. At first, its luxurious fabric and intricate design were strange and somewhat uneasy, with the silk brushing against my skin and the embroidery catching the light in unexpected ways. However, after spending considerable time