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It’s empowering.

I raise my gaze to my face, and finally feel like what I see on the outside matches what I feel on the inside.

I’m a woman who could conquer the world if I wanted to. It’s time to take life by the balls and do what I want to do instead of what others tell me to do. This is my time. Right here. Right now. I can’t lose myself to the moment and pass up destiny when it’s staring me right in the face.

“It’s perfect,” I say in awe, still unbelieving it’s me who’s actually wearing this dress and staring at myself in the mirror.

Gianna offers me a pair of black shoes. “Try these to go with it.”

I slip my feet into the simple black heels like I’m goddamned Cinderella and strut around the dressing room. Yep. I’m strutting like a fucking peacock preening my feathers.

“They’re wonderful. Thank you.”

Gianna smiles. “Then let’s get you off to your date.”

I’m so excited, wondering what will happen tonight, but my nerves only increase once I’m back in the limo. Not only is there a letter, but there’s also another black rose sitting next to an item made of lace and black feathers.

What the…

Picking it up, I see it’s actually a mask, which makes me even more confused. Wondering if the letter will give me any insight, I tear it open and read it.

Wear the mask. Trust in me. Trust in us.

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