Chapter 108. Letter

Lilly’s POV

“All done,” Ria said, smiling at me in the mirror. She had just finished my hair and makeup for the mating ceremony, which is happening in about an hour. “You look absolutely lovely.”

I gazed quietly at my reflection as Ria packed away her supplies. She still needed to get dressed herself and would return later to help me into my mating gown.

My eyes lingered on the blonde girl in the mirror. My hair flowed softly around my shoulders, and my eyes were done in a light pastel hue. Yet I still recognize the girl who was a slave a few weeks ago.

My mind drifted back to earlier—Ria entering my room with a wide smile. We had grown close, and I already loved her like a sister.

“I’m not going to cover your face in layers and layers of makeup,” Ria said when she started unpacking. “You’re a natural beauty. I’ll just focus on your best features. I promise you’ll look stunning.”

I didn’t argue—I knew nothing about makeup and trusted her ju