Chapter 0157

On the night of the Second Ball, Charlotte helped me add the finishing touches to my costume.

My sheer butterfly wings hung close to my shoulders, not extending too far, just enough to show. My hair was up and mostly hidden under a sea of brightly colored flowers. My mask covered most of my face.

leaving only my mouth and chin exposed.

Looking in the mirror, I barely recognized myself. I doubted anyone else would either. Despite what he

said, I even had my doubts about Nicholas.

Charlotte handed me my gloves one by one as I slid them on.

“Tonight, you can be anyone,” she said.

No one would know me. No one would know that I’m the outsider tonight. I would simply be part of the

group.

I nodded, unsure what to say. I didn’t know how that made me feel. I wasn’t ashamed of who I was, but I

what it would feel like

ready, Elva, in her wolf costume, ran circles around the bedroom.

at Mark, who

crisp tuxedo with

attending the ball himself, alongside the nanny, to help keep an eye on Elva

pretend we didn’t know each

would be able to guess my identity simply

a hug. It would hurt me to have

keep an eye on her myself. If she needed me, I would be there in

damned.

seem to mind so much. She hugged me tightly, her

Mommy.” Then she giggled.

laughed too, just a little.

said, and patted my arm, like I had done so many times with

alright.”

course. She was in very good

was easier than worrying about myself. I had no idea what to

went down to the ballroom first. After waiting a few minutes, I followed in their

path.

tonight,” Charlotte said

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