Chapter Forty-Seven: To Tell Or Not To Tell?
Three Days To Lyla's Birthday
Lyla POV:
The dress I'm wearing tonight drapes gracefully over my figure, subtle yet captivating. I fasten the clasp of my silver necklace with a wolf pendant, a contrast to the opulence surrounding me. A flicker of uncertainty crosses my eyes. Tonight feels like a shifting point, but in what direction, I'm not sure.
I shake off the unsettled feeling, picking up my clutch purse from the vanity. It's laced with gold trim that matches the room's decor, a blend of tasteful pastels and rich fabrics.
Alana, lying on her bed, looks up from her book as I pass by. The silk sheets fold around her, enhancing her royal demeanour even in casual moments.
"You look stunning, Lyla."
"Thanks, Alana," I answer, thankful for h
