Chapter 57 Power In Silence

The cool touch of diamond against skin sends a shiver down my spine as I clasp the earrings Efrem laid out for me tonight. Standing before the charcoal gray vanity, I watch my reflection, a stranger draped in elegance. The off-shoulder white dress hugs my curves, its long sleeves making me feel less exposed. Even with heels, the hem barely whispers against the marble floor.
My fingers tremble slightly as I part my curls down the middle, carefully arranging thick locks to conceal the scarring on my chest. A frown tugs at my lips.
Has Efrem been choosing these revealing designs on purpose? Is he proud of what I am?