EIGHTEEN!!...Dreams.

"Do I really have to go to this ball?" I grumbled for like, the ten millionth time in the past five minutes and just as the first time I did, the twins gave me the same response.

"You know we have to do this Ava. People are watching and we have to...."

"Seize every opportunity we can to prove to the council that we are in love and truly mated. Yes, I know I know." I said cutting Adam off and he grinned, then leaned down and kissed me shortly.

And as always, his kiss sent flutters down my stomach.

There was no one present but I couldn't protest the stolen kisses and touches between us.

"You are adorable." He said, "And I think all the dresses are so beautiful. But red looks the best on you."

I bit my lip and looked at the dresses which were brought in earlier by the maids.

It's crazy how barely a few weeks ago, I could never dream of owning a single ball dress, but here I was having to choose between dozens of them.

Crazy how my life has changed in the past few weeks.

"Oh, just looking