Chapter 0634

"You really are a princess," she teased, touching the shimmery red fabric. "You've got the dress and everything."

I blushed as I held the gown up to myself. It was perfect, really: simple and elegant, a dark red color that was somehow the perfect shade to match my lips. I had expected a gaudy ball gown, but this was muted and perfectly me.

And when I put it on, it fit perfectly, hugging all of my curves in a way that I had never expected. My slightly growing belly was showing through the fabric, and for a moment, I allowed myself to admire how it looked on my body, baby bump and all

But as the time for the party drew near, there was an important task that couldn't be ignored. Lori's transformation was the final piece of the puzzle, and I knew she was apprehensive about it.

"Lori," I began gently, "I know it's not ideal, but you'll need to wear the special perfume. It's the only way to ensure you can move freely without drawing attention to yourself,"

Lori sighed, her frustration evident. "I get it, Nina, but it's just hard. I hate having to hide who I am. Is this how you feel in Mountainview?"

of," I chuckled. "So I understand your pain, really. But someday, things will change. It's just gonna take time. The

Lori's shoulder. "We won't let anyone

smiling softly. "Okay. I'm

and yet it somehow seemed clear at the same time. When I pulled the cap off, there was no scent. I handed it to

there was a knock on the door. Before I could answer, I heard my

for a moment, Nina?"

with my friends but agreed, slipping out of the room to see my father standing there. He smiled as he looked

much like your mother." "Thank you, dad," I said as I followed him.

hand on the back

"Yeah. My mom said

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