Rose’s POV

As I stepped through the front doors, the grandeur of Finn’s estate felt even more imposing tonight. Everything seemed amplified, and for once, the place that I’d become so familiar with felt foreign like I was walking into a well-laid trap. But I pushed the thoughts aside as I reminded myself that tonight wasn’t just any night—it was the dinner party, an engagement party of sorts.

After slipping off my shoes, I headed to my room and began preparing for the evening. I picked out a satin dress in deep emerald green that hugged my curves and had an elegant sweep along the floor. The color was bold...