Chapter 74

• MALIA’S POV
• The day had flown by in a blur of final preparations and last-minute details. After the fitting, Claire and her team had busily packed up their things and left, promising to return for any final adjustments as needed. As the sun began to set, casting a warm, golden glow over everything, I found myself alone in the house, save for Lily and Elena.
• I stood in the middle of my room, gazing at the dress hanging carefully in the wardrobe. The sight of it was both comforting and daunting. The reality of the wedding being so close was sinking in, and the weight of the impending ceremony felt almost unbearable. My thoughts were a chaotic whirlwind.