Chapter 226: Got away
Lily stood before the mirror, her reflection wavering in the dimly lit room. She held the crimson lipstick in her hand, hesitating, as if unsure whether to proceed. Tonight was the night she would finally see Cage again after what felt like an eternity. But with the anticipation came a fluttering of nerves, like tiny butterflies trapped in her stomach.
Her eyes traced the contours of her face, scrutinizing every detail. She smoothed a stray lock of hair behind her ear, revealing the delicate curve of her neck. The soft glow of the vanity lights cast a warm halo around her, accentuating the subtle flush of excitement in her cheeks.
With a steady hand, she uncapped the lipstick and carefully traced the outline of her lips. The rich color left a trail of velvety red in its wake, like a promise of passion yet to come.
As she filled in the center, she couldn’t help but notice how the shade seemed to embolden her features, lending an air of confidence to her reflection.
But it wasn’t just the lipstick that caught her attention. Her gaze drifted downward, lingering on the dress she had deliberately chosen for tonight.
It clung to her curves like a second skin, the fabric a shimmering emerald green that caught the light in all the right places. The neckline plunged daringly low, teasing a hint of décolletage, while the hemline grazed the tops of her thighs with tantalizing brevity.
Was it too much? Too revealing? The question lingered in the back of her mind, a nagging doubt threatening to dampen her excitement. But then she remembered why she had chosen this dress in the first place – to seduce Cage.
With a flick of her wrist, she capped the lipstick and set it down on the table. She straightened her shoulders, steeling herself for what lay ahead.
Lily slipped her phone into her purse, ignoring the persistent buzzing of Alex’s call. She couldn’t deal with him right now, not when her nerves were already on edge. With a deep breath, she made her way downstairs, where she found her mother in the living room, a distant look in her eyes.