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.

in the clerk’s eyes, the way she sized her up and dismissed her as just another window shopper.

I’ll look around.”

store, her fingers trailed

displayed prominently in the center of the store.

midnight blue that seemed to shimmer with every shift of light, as if the night

in its fabric.

the bodice and

just enough to be alluring but still sophisticated, and the long train pooled like

drawn to it like a

She stepped cl

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

of our collection. It’s been reserved by a Unrelated individuals aren’t allowed to approach it.”

wasn’t going to

sorry,” the clerk replied, her tone leaving no room for argument. “This

back, her wolf growling faintly in her mind.

knew she could

extremely high price.

Luna and put the clerk in her place, but

eyes fixed on the gown at the center

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Chapter 40

didn’t step closer, she allowed herself

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

gave her a quick glance, her lips curving into

someone with exquisite taste and, of course, the means to afford

attention to the

all stunning, crafted from luxurious fabrics with intricate details, and each seemed to tell a

no matter how beautiful they were, none could rival the grandeur of the gown at the center.

while. Nora’s eyes landed on a

with delicate lace embellishments cascading

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