VESPER GREY LYSAN POV

"You look so beautiful, Vesper. Cyran is so lucky to have you," the lady helping me with my dress said, her eyes crinkling at the edges as she smiled.

I gazed at my reflection in the mirror.

Why was everyone always so happy except for me?

"Thank you, Nina."

"Oh, but you don't need to thank me at all, Miss Vesper, I'm just stating a fact. You're the prettiest bride I've dressed so far."

"Really?" I asked, glancing down at my body. She was right, the dress was ...