CHAPTER 55: DAYDREAMING

EMILIA’S POV My focus was diverted from my reflection by the gentle click of the door opening. It was a young woman I had worked with earlier in the day, one of the pack members. She smiled broadly as she entered the room. With sparkling eyes, she said, "The elders are waiting for you." They were awestruck by everything you accomplished. Emilia, the ballroom looks amazing. The compliment made my heart skip a beat. I felt a little better knowing that the elders had been impressed, even though I knew they were notoriously difficult to please. However, a nagging feeling persisted in the back of my mind, akin to a tiny voice telling me that I had yet to confront the one viewpoint that was truly significant. I tried to seem calm as I informed her, "I'll be out in a minute." She gave me a brief smile and nodded before heading out of the room. I turned to look at Vanessa, who was already waiting by the entrance and grinning subtly as she looked at me. With love in her eyes, she said sim