Daphne's POV

I closed the door behind me the moment I stepped into the room.

Sapphire jerked in surprise. She had been standing near the mirror, pulling a dark dress over her shoulders. Her hair fell down her back and she turned quickly when she saw me.

“Daphne?” she asked, confused. “Why are you—”

I didn’t let her finish.

I rushed toward her, grabbed her by the arms, pulled her close and kissed her hard. My heart was beating fast and I could barely contain the excitement inside me. When I finally pulled back, I was smiling so wide my cheeks hurt.

“It’s happening,” I said breathlessly. “It’s finally happening,...