~ Isabella’s POV

I watched as Lucian stepped back a little, watching with an amused expression as they fussed over me. "Go ahead, pick whatever you like," he said, his voice soft but encouraging.

I felt a little overwhelmed at first. I wasn’t used to this kind of attention, and the idea of Lucian buying me all these luxurious things felt almost surreal. But as I started trying on different dresses, something shifted. I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and saw a side of me I hadn’t seen in a long time, a side that felt beautiful, and confident.

Each time I stepped out in a new...