Chapter 11. Can I Have the First Dance?

Emily's POV

"Slow down, Lex!" I said, giggling behind him as he dragged me toward my room.

He came to a stop and raised his head.

"Close your eyes, mommy," he said seriously.

Milan and Jax had followed us in, curious to see how I would react to the dress they picked for me. I turned my head toward the two, unsure what to do.

Jax, who was holding Lilly in his arms, gave me a smile and nod of the head, which made me flinch. He was never one to get excited about anything.

I turned to Lex, and I closed my eyes. He opened the door and took my hand, leading me inside my bedroom.

"Okay, mommy," he said. "You can open your eyes now."

My gaze landed on the dress hanging on my closet door, and I blinked a couple of times to process what I was seeing.

"Wow!" I gasped. I have never seen such a beautiful dress.

I carefully lifted the dress off its hanger, hanging it open against my body. The skirt hung touching the floo