The War God Alpha’s Arranged Bride Novel

---- Chapter 37 [Evelyn's POV] Let's just get this nonsense over with. It was the day of the Luna gathering and | had absolutely no desire to even get out of bed. Of course, Alexander was already up and gone by the time my eyes fully opened. It was times like this where | could really use a few words of support. | knew, deep down, that he had no real obligation to accompany me to this damn event. But in a strange way, it made it more bearable. Rolling out of bed, | stopped mid-movement and was smacked with a heavy sense of déja vu.

The last time | felt this unenthusiastic, it had been the day of my own wedding. A humorless, unattractive snort tore from my throat as | got myself and headed into the bathroom. It didn't take long for me to hear the jovial knocking on my bedroom door. No doubt, it was Nina, Claire and the rest of the team. | let out a long breath and braced myself for the circus that was about to take place. ---- "Come in," | said Both Nina and Claire stepped through the door with a slew of team members, carrying various trucks and a long garment bag.

Oh, the dress...I'd been so focused on trying to find ways in which to ground myself through this gathering that | had completely forgotten about it. As far as the research went, | couldn't honestly say that | felt any more confident about my personal etiquette skills than before. | felt like my best chance at getting through today was going to be if | just remained silent. Yeah, we'll see how long that's going to last. "Oh, Evelyn," Nina gushed.

"Just wait until you see what Claire has done for your dress." We all watched with growing anticipation as Claire slowly unzipped the garment bag to unveil the stunning gown within it. "Whoa," | whispered | was truly beginning to believe that Claire was some kind of magical seamstress when it came to designing clothes. The velvet fabric was soft to the touch and actually looked like it was changing color each time the natural light from the window would hit it. ---- It was a dark shade of green when kept in the shadow but as soon as it hit the light, it faded to a light sage color.

Along the neckline, Claire had sown tiny rose buds and other material to look like leaves and real foliage. The whole design reminded me of the gorgeous gardens that were well-tended in the back of the house. "It's beautiful, Claire." Oh, God. It was too beautiful. Could someone like me actually get away with wearing something so gorgeous? | was sort of hoping to fade into the background while the event was taking place. Wearing a dress like this was going to intentionally make me stick out without a doubt. "Are you ready?" Claire asked with a supportive smile.

There was no denying the anxiety that spiked through my system. As time ticked on-the closer it came time to leave, my worry was growing worse. Calm down, Evelyn. Remember, Alexander will be there with you You can do this. For Christ's sake, if you can be married to one of the most ruthless and intimidating Alphas in the region, then you're more than capable of living through one Luna gathering! Letting out a long, deflated breath, | nodded my head. "Ready as ---- I'll ever be." Nina helped me step into the dress while Claire began lacing up the back.

The garment fit like a custom glove, melding to each 'one of my curves. One of her team members was in the midst of pinning back part of my hair into a loose chignon style. "What do you think?" "| think it's perfect," | said with a gracious smile. "Claire, you've really outdone yourself. It's absolutely gorgeous."