MAEVE POV
Modest violet dress befit for the royal palace?
Check.
Eyes wiped dry and blotch-free?
I leaned closer to the gilded standing mirror, taking a closer look at my eyes. Any sign of redness was gone, but a slight puffiness remained in my lids.
Um… check?
Have all of Xaden’s love bites been covered?
My face flushed, hot and red, as I gazed at the faint patches of thick concealer scattered around my neck, jaw, and even going as low as my collarbone.
Triple check.
It took me a good hour to clean myself up as best and as thoroughly as I could, but all things considered, I looked pretty presentable for an impromptu trip to the palace.
I left the bedroom, prepared to stop by Xaden’s office on my way out, but I was quick to stop myself.
Maybe… this would be a go
