Evaline:
I stared at my reflection in the full-length mirror, letting my eyes travel slowly from head to toe. For a moment, I didn't quite recognize the woman standing there. A knowing smile tugged at my lips as the thought crossed my mind - River is going to stop breathing when he sees me.
I had spent nearly two hours getting ready.
A long, hot bath with rose oil.
Skin scrubbed to baby-softness.
Lotion massaged into every inch until my skin glowed and smelled faintly of vanilla and clove.
A light dusting of makeup - shimmery lids, flushed cheeks, glossy lips.
My long silver hair... usually a waterfall down my back... was swept up in a high bun that showed off my neck, with a few artfully loose strands framing my face.
And then there was finishing touch... the diamonds River had given me the previous evening - beautiful, breathtaking, and sparkling on my throat like frozen stars. The matching earrings caught every movement, glimmering whenever I turned my head.
