Raven’s steady hands tilt my face toward the light as she dabs foundation onto my skin. I’m seated at my vanity, my heart thudding harder than it should for something as simple as getting ready for a date. A date. With Alec.
Behind me, Aspen is sprawled on my bed, legs crossed, eyes glued to the small screen of my phone. She’s tapping furiously at her game, her little tongue sticking out in concentration. Every now and then, she mutters a triumphant “Ha!” when she beats a level.
If you had asked me once if I ever imagined this day would come, my answer would have been a big, fat no. As much as I used to dream of Alec looking at me—really looking at me—I never let myself believe it could ever happen. He was the Alpha, powerful and untouchable and far above my station. My parents were omeg
