Chapter 29

Rina/Tori

I turned to face my mother, a mix of frustration and resignation in my eyes. "Do I really have to wear this dress? It's... well, it's a bit much."

She looked me up and down, seemingly unbothered by my discomfort. "Rina, my dear, you must understand. You will be meeting the Alpha and must make a good impression all the time. The Alpha appreciates style and sophistication. Now, be a good girl and put on that dress. It's the latest trend among the elites."

I bit my lip, wanting to argue but knowing it would be futile. Instead, I muttered, "Fine, I'll wear it."

With a satisfied smile, my mother turned her attention back to whatever she was doing, leaving me with no choice but to comply with her wishes. The dress was a bit too revealing for my taste, especially around the chest area. But of course, my mother dismissed my concerns with a casual remark about it being the latest fashion favored by the elites. I had long grown accustomed to my mother's control over every aspect of my