Chapter 34

Adelaide His hand reached out to her as she was on the second to last step. She took it, carefully stepping down to the main floor. The skirt swayed with every motion she made. His eyes moved from her face down to her neck where his Mark sat. His thumb brushed against it, making her shiver in response to his warm touch. She was surprised when she changed into the dress that the Mark had a red hue to it. She thought perhaps it was some type of bruising from being bitten again, but Penelope clarified to her that once the Mates discover their true feeling for one another, the Mate's Mark takes on the color of her Mate's eyes. His eyes moved over her shoulders, over her arms. He stepped back as he peered down at her legs, a look of confusion on his face. "Your scars..." He brought up. "Penelope had a new foundation that withstands moisture and can last over night." Adelaide looked back to her. Penelope nodded with a smile. His eyes trailed back to her face, brushing his fingers through he