Chapter 40

Chapter 40

When she arrived home, she headed straight to the bathroom.

The smell of blood seemed to cling to her, even though it wasn’t hers.

The hot water cascaded over her skin, washing away the remnants of the encounter.

But no amount of soap could cleanse the unease that lingered.

Shaking off the dark thoughts, Nora stepped out of the shower and wrapped herself in a towel,

She had plans for the day.

Tomorrow was

morning.

was the long anticipated party, and she needed a dress. a showstopper, something that would make her feel alive after such a tense

The mall buzzed with activity as Nora made her way to one of the most exclusive dress boutiques in the city,

Its grand glass doors gleamed under the lights, promising luxury and sophistication.

Inside, the store was a dazzling display of glamour.

Backs of exquisite gowns lined the walls, each a masterpiece of design and artistry.

Intricate beading, flowing fabrics, and rich hues adorned the garments.Nora’s eyes lit up as she scanned the collection.

“May I help you?” a clerk asked, her voice polite but devoid of warmuth

Nora glanced down at her casual outfit jeans and a plain sweater.

clerk’s eyes, the way she sized her

fine. I’ll look around.”

the store, her fingers trailed

a dress displayed prominently in

shimmer with every shift of light, as if the night sky itself had been captured

in its fabric.

crystals were delicately scattered across t the bodice and skirt, mimicking a cascade of stars.

still sophisticated, and the long train

to it like a moth to a

She stepped cl

up close, but a clerk appeared in front of her, blocking her path.

me, ma’am,” the clerk said curtly, her smile tight. “That’s the jewel of our collection. It’s been reserved by a Unrelated individuals aren’t allowed to

by the abruptness. “I wasn’t going to touch it. I just wanted a closer

clerk replied, her tone leaving no room for argument.

wolf growling faintly

knew she could

extremely high price.

as Luna and put the clerk in her place, but she chose not to.

eyes fixed on the gown at the

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closer,

dress is truly something else,” she murmured, half to herself.

her a quick glance, her lips

and, of course, the

respond. Instead, she turned her attention to the other dresses around

with intricate details, and each seemed to tell a

none could rival the grandeur of

while. Nora’s eyes landed

a soft ethereal shade of champagne, with delicate lace embellishments cascading down the bodice and onto the flowing

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