The Unasked Question

ROWAN’S POV

“You look AMAZING,” she gushes, pulling back to examine my dress. “I knew that color would be perfect on you. Didn’t I say? Didn’t I specifically say burgundy was your color? I’m a genius. An actual fashion genius.”

“You said it,” I confirm, forcing a smile that doesn’t quite reach my eyes.

“And you!” She turns to Vance, undeterred by his forbidding expression. “I’m still mad you’re