Lies of My Monster (Monster Trilogy, #2)

by Rina Kent

Even my heart, which was battered to near death not too long ago, has stitched itself back together again and is already chanting Kirill’s name. He chose me. After I begged him to pick me over Kristina, he did, and he’s proving it with actions instead of words. Happy tears cling to my eyelids when I bring out the carefully wrapped wedding dress. The material is soft satin and lace. There’s also the most beautiful lingerie set I’ve ever seen—cream trimmed with pearly beads. After I put them on, I’m struck by two things. One, they’re the perfect size. Jeez. Even I don’t know what size I am in women’s clothes, but apparently, Kirill does. Two, I feel so beautiful. So feminine at last. I might be a tomboy, but I’ve always dreamed about wearing a wedding dress and dolling up. There’s a whole makeup case with items that I don’t even know what to do with. I go for the simple things because I don’t really know how to use the others. I put on some mascara and blush, and I finish with soft pink lipstick. Those are the only things I trust myself with or else I’ll paint my face like a clown. There’s also a jewelry set that matches the green ring he showed me earlier—a dazzling necklace, bracelet, and earrings. He even thought to bring earrings that don’t need piercings since mine have long since closed. After I put them on, I stand up and stare at the mirror. I almost don’t recognize myself. I look so different from my male persona. The dress hugs my waist and falls to the floor in an...