#CHAPTER 95: One Step Closer to Friends

MAEVE POV Modest violet dress befit for the royal palace? Check. Eyes wiped dry and blotch-free? I leaned closer to the gilded standing mirror, taking a closer look at my eyes. Any sign of redness was gone, but a slight puffiness remained in my lids. Um… check? Have all of Xaden’s love bites been covered? My face flushed, hot and red, as I gazed at the faint patches of thick concealer scattered around my neck, jaw, and even going as low as my collarbone. Triple check. It took me a good hour to clean myself up as best and as thoroughly as I could, but all things considered, I looked pretty presentable for an impromptu trip to the palace. I left the bedroom, prepared to stop by Xaden’s office on my way out, but I was quick to stop myself. Maybe… this would be a good opportunity to test my new gift out. Pulling my phone out, I opened the screen and navigated to the messaging app. I’d seen Sarah do this many a time, so much so that this part was al