ty. I'm not usually very girly, but there are times when it's nice to feel elegant. Raven, on the other han

appear lackluster, another didn't complement my skin tone, and yet another made me look

Each time I emerged from the dressing room, his eyes would sca

gth gown. Even Gideon's eyes widened a bit at the sight. The gown, an ocean of lace and silk, had a dangerously low neckline that

approval as Raven twirled. She smirked at

, but I'll take the compliment," she

with a challenging lo

so attractive," Gideon teased, causing Raven to fume slightly.

"Alright, your turn now. Let's get to work," she said, scrutinizing me with a critical eye. I felt m

that shows off those curves," Raven retor

countless poses. Each time, Raven analyzed my figure with a distant look. None of the dresses received her stam

h delicate blue flowers, and the gown flowed to the floor in elegant waves of silk. I could tell it would expose my shoulders and neck, which would defi

thing my long chocolate hair and running my fingers down

d, her approval evident. Gideon's eyes roamed over

bsolutely stunning," Gideo

dded. I scowled at the comment. My body was my own, and the idea of a mate didn't appeal to m

Raven announced, giving me a gentle push towards the dressing room. I k

had only increased. Raven insisted I get plenty of sleep and use a fancy hair mask she'd bought for me. I agreed grumpily,

ssion uneasy. With the setting sun casting a glow, I noticed the flecks of green and warm caramel in his eyes,

asked, noticing

inds a mate?" Gideon's voice

plan on finding a mate, and Raven is eager to m

oose our own mates," he said qui

d choose not to have a mate. The thought of freeing someone from that bond is liberating. But rejecting a mate means

wasn't sure what I deserved. The more I thought about it, the more confused I became. My wolf urged me to believe I deserved love and happiness, but the fear of getting h

g evening of reminiscing and laughter, I went to bed, following Raven's advice. I showered with her luxurious hair mask, then p