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.

way she sized her up and dismissed her as

I’ll look around.”

moved through the store, her fingers trailed lightly over the gowns, admiring

on a dress displayed prominently in

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

in its fabric.

delicately scattered across t the bodice and skirt,

neckline was elegant, dipping just enough to be alluring but still sophisticated, and the long train pooled

breath hutched. “It’s beautiful,” she whispered, drawn to it like

She stepped cl

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

our collection. It’s been reserved

abruptness. “I wasn’t going

her tone leaving no room for argument. “This gown isact for everyone

stepped back, her wolf growling faintly in her

knew she could

extremely high price.

put the clerk in her place, but she chose not to. Instead, she smiled

her eyes fixed on the

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Chapter 40

didn’t step closer,

truly something else,” she

clerk nearby gave her a quick glance, her lips curving into a faint, condescending smile.

course, the means to

didn’t respond. Instead, she turned her attention to the other

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

how beautiful they were, none could rival the grandeur of the gown at

while. Nora’s eyes landed on a gown that suited

ethereal shade of champagne, with delicate lace embellishments cascading down

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