Chapter 0024 Arias POV The news took me a long moment to process .
Long enough , it seemed , for Cathy to grow worried .
You okay , sweetheart ? Cathy asked , stepping closer to re These past two days , Id started having pregnancy reactions to things .
As a Healer , I knew this was an Inevitability , but knowing about it did not make it more comfortable .
Im going to be sick , I managed to get out .
With Cathys helped , I rushed to the bathroom , where I proceeded to attempt to upheave what was in my stomach .
Cally took away my mask and held back my hair.
Inside of me , my wolf moved to offer me what comfort she could .
This shift in her attention caused my scent to reappear and my hair color to return to its lighter brown hue .
When my dry heaving had passed for the moment , I sat back on my haunches , Cathy peered down at me , worried .
Im fine , I told her .
This doesnt seem fine , Cathy replied .
Its normal You still ared to test .
What about the party ? I asked .
Forget the party .
I was wrong before .
Here you are getting sick and Lucians nowhere to be found .
Forget him and his family .
You just go to bed and get some rest , He wrote please , I reminded her .
It was the one detail of the invitation I couldnt put out of my mind .
I dont care if he included a check for a million dollars , Githy said .
As if realizing she was getting too angry , she breathed in a deep breath , and then let it go .
Its not right .
Why would Lucian want you there , when hes never paid you any attention before ? Maybe hes coming around , I said , that treacherous bit of hope returning to my heart .
Careful , Luna Warned in my mind .
He will hurt you again … Maybe … Cathy hummed , like she thought of something else but was loathe to say it aloud .
Cathy ? I prompted .
Im just wondering I dont know .
Maybe he has some doubts about your identity ? He almost recognized you that first time , and then with the incident at the bar .
Maybe tonight is some kind of test .
Shock struck through me .
If Lucian knew about my appointment tonight , then Cathy could be right .
Lucian could be laying a trap to see if both Arla and Dr.
A could be accounted for .
You might be right , I said .
Softer , I added , I dont want to reveal my identity yet .
Cathy was quiet for a moment , then replied , Are you still insecure about that years incident ? Yes , I admitted , though it pained me Another silence fell between us , where we both became lost in our thoughts Chapter 2024 +25 BONUS Eventually , Cathy spoke up once more .
Piper is still at the hospital .
Her figure is fairly similar to yours , Aria , and shes loyal enough .
Perhaps we can ask her to disguise herself as Dr.
A by wearing a mask .
She could pretend to be you at least enough to be seen .
That would throw Lucian off my trail for a while , but only if Aria was What about the family gathering ? I asked .
Cathys brow crinkled .
I could go for you ? also seen I appreciated Cathy , but there was no way she could pass as me , at least in front of people who knew me intimately .
Lucian certainly wouldnt be fooled , and neither would his parents .
Ill go myself , I said with a sigh .
Lucians parents have always been very good to me .
I should visit them once before the divorce , if only to say goodbye .
As long as I appear at the family gathering , while Dr.
A is seen at the hospital , nothing should be exposed , and my secret identity would remain safe .
#Are M you going to be okay ? Cathy asked , concern clear on her face.
Someone needs to look out for you , but I wouldnt be able to get in as your plus one .
Those alpha parties are so strict … I understood her concern , especially as we were still standing in the bathroom after Id just gotten sick .
I must have looked like hell , too pale and sweating slightly .
Suddenly , the doorbell rang Are you expecting someone ? I asked her .
No , she replied .
Wait here .
Cathy turned and disappeared down the hallway .
Curious , followed behind , careful to stay behind the corner , so as not to be immediately seen when she opened the front door .
As she did , pulling the door inward , Cathy revealed Jasper waiting outside , wearing a sharp tuxedo .
I was surprised , having never seen him dressed in something this formal .
Surprise ! Jasper said , smiling wickedly .
That mischievous grin was attractive and tempting .
Undoubtedly , it had broken many hearts .
Ive heard theres a lady in this house who is going through a divorce .
I thought , Id love to act as her new boyfriend … Why are you looking at me like that ? Its you ! Cathy said .
Grabbing Jasper by the lapels , she pulled him into the house .
Uh ? Jasper said , somewhat speechless by Cathys aggressiveness , an odd look on his face .
She pushed him over to the couch .
Wait here , she said .
He obediently sat down ..
Stay , she said .
That mischievous smile started to return .
Yes , maam .
Cathy , rolling her eyes , stormed out of the living room .
Catching me in the hallway , she looped our arms together and led me back into my bedroom .
Chapter 0024 +25 BONUS Letting go of my arm , Cathy immediately went into my closet and rifled through my dresses .
I rushed to the bathroom to brush my teeth and then went to help her .
She had already gone through most of the rack by the time I rejoined her .
She was sliding through my dresses .
quickly , making a disgusted noise at each one .
These will never do , Cathy said .

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Whats wrong with them ? I asked .
They are so conservative .
Dignified , I corrected .
For three years , Id tried my best to appear as a traditional housewife .
To events , I wore dresses with high collars and long sleeves , boxy outlines .
They werent flattering but they werent meant to be .
At those times , I had not wanted to embarrass myself or draw attention away from my husband .
Boring , Cathy replied .
At the end of the rack was the final dress I owned , my secret favorite .
It was somewhat rebellious and sexy compared to the rest , but Id always wanted to wear it .
I had felt so good when I had tried it on .
Cathy pulled the dress out of the closet .
Why not be bold tonight ? I hesitated .
My first impulse was to be respectable so as not to draw attention .
But did that really matter tonight ? Try it , Cathy said .
While I call Piper .
After accepting the dress , Cathy stepped out of the room .
While she was gone , I pulled on the dress , then quickly did my hair and makeup .
The dress was a red with only one sleeve , the other shoulder was bare .
The silky fabric hugged my curves closely , and the length went to mid thigh .
Looking in the mirror , I felt like a sexier version of myself .
Someone I hadnt seen in the mirror in a long time .
With my makeup and hair ready , I stepped out of my bedroom .
Looking for Cathy , I walked into the living room .
Id totally forgotten Jasper was waiting there .
Seeing me , his eyes went wide .
He whistled , then smiled .
… Wow .
Lucian is certainly in for a surprise today .