Going Public

Part two

One year later.

I'm staring into the mirror as my makeup artist decorates my face. I'm a little nervous, I won't lie. Today is Alaric's 46th birthday, and he's made it the day he'll announce our relationship to the world.

I keep watching as my makeup artist lines my eyebrows. She also gives me cat eyes, makes my nose appear higher, and adds some color to my cheeks. After the whole thing,