Chapter 67: Chapter 67

Eliana's Point of View

"Hey," Tiara said as she walked over to her closet and looked at herself through the walk in mirror. She was wearing a short red dress, and her hair was hanging with spiral curls.

"What are you doing?" I asked

"Getting ready to go out with your brother," Tiara said as she moved a piece of hair behind her ear. "How do I look?" Tiara asked. I could tell she was nervous. She wanted to look her best and I knew that was because she liked Cayson

"You look nice. Cayson isn't going to be able to keep his eyes off of you," I said. I didn't miss the way she started to smile but then quickly fixed her face.

"I don't care what he thinks. I just want to make sure I look nice for myself," Tiara said. I could tell she was lying. She definitely wanted Cayson to like the way she looked

"Right. Um, I came here because I had something to ask you," I said

"What is it?" Tiara asked. She was still looking at herself in the mirror

"Um, Killian and I are going to have our mating ceremony next Saturday," Tiara looked at me

"Really? That is very close. Are you sure you are ready?" Tiara asked

"Yes. I love him, and I want to spend the rest of my life with him," I replied

"I know. I can tell you love him. He also seems to love you. I am so happy for you, Eliana," Tiara said

"Thank you. Catherine and I are going out to plan the wedding. I was wondering if you would like to help? I am going to go pick out the dress..."

"Of course, I want to help. This is going to be so much fun," Tiara said, and I smiled. I was happy that she was happy for me.

"Thanks, Tiara," I said

"Now you know you don't have to thank me. You are my best friend. More like my sister. Of course, I am going to help you get ready. I expect the same from you when..." Tiara stopped talking as she realized what she was about to say. She definitely had feelings for Cayson. I acted like I didn't know what she was going to say.

"I am happy you want to help. I have to go talk to Ashley now," I said

"Why?" Tiara asked

"I wanted to see if she wanted to come as well," I said

"Eliana, I don't think that is a good idea. She seems to be still upset about you keeping the fact that James is her fated mate. Also, I don't think she will be happy about you and Killian," Tiara said

"Why would you say that?" I asked

"She had a thing with him in the past, and I think she would have rather been his mate than James's," Tiara said

"I am sure that is not true. You are just overthinking," I said

"I don't think so, but if you want to invite her, then okay," Tiara said

"I am sure she is just upset that I kept things away from her. I am sure she doesn't have a thing for Killian anymore," I said

"Maybe. Even if she decides to come, don't forget that I am your sister and best friend, not her," Tiara said

"No one can take your place, T," I said

"I know," Tiara replied, and I left. I made my way to Ashley's room. I knocked on the door, and she opened it.

"Oh, it's you," Ashley said

"Can I come in?" I asked

"I guess," Ashley said, and I walked inside. She closed the door and looked at me

"What do you want?" Ashley said/ I hated the way she sounded upset that I was there.

"I know you are upset with me. Ashley, I am sorry that I kept the fact that you are James's fated mate. I should have told you," I said

"Yes, you should have. Is there anything else you would like to apologize for?" Ashley asked

"What do you mean?" I asked

"You knew that Killian and I had a thing together, and you slept with him behind my back," Ashley said

"I know. I did apologize for that already. I thought you were okay with Killian and me," I said

"I am it's just that you keep lying to me. I see you as my best friend, but you keep lying to me. It isn't right," Ashley said

"I know. I am so sorry. I wanted to tell you about James being your fated mate, but I knew James should be the one to tell you," I said

"You still should have told me," Ashley said

"I know," I said

"Fine, I forgive you," Ashley said, and I smiled. Then I thought about what Tiara said and how Ashley brought up Killian and me

"Ashley, are you not okay with Killian and me being together?" I asked

"Why would you think that?" Ashley asked

"You just brought up Killian and me," I said

"Eliana, I am fine with you being with him. I know that you two are mates. I was just upset," Ashley said

I thought about what she said and realized it made sense. People say a lot of things when they are upset.

"Okay, I came here to ask you if you wanted to come with me to pick my mating dress," I said

"You are having the ceremony?" Ashley asked

"Yes, we chose a date. next Saturday," I said

"That is amazing. Of course I will be there," Ashley said

"Great. We are going dress shopping tomorrow," I said

"Okay," Ashley replied

"There was one more thing I wanted to talk to you about," I said

"What?"

"I saw you with that man at the restaurant," I said

"What man?"

"At the restaurant. You were sitting on his lap."