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.

noticed the subtle disdain in the clerk’s eyes, the way she sized her

fine. I’ll look around.” Nora replied,

fingers trailed lightly over the gowns, admiring the craftsmanship.

dress displayed prominently in the center of the store.

breathtaking. The gown was a deep, midnight blue that seemed to shimmer with every shift of light, as

in its fabric.

across t the bodice and skirt, mimicking a cascade

to be alluring but still sophisticated, and the long train

she whispered, drawn to it like a

She stepped cl

close, but a clerk appeared in front of her,

our collection. It’s been reserved by a Unrelated

aback by the abruptness. “I wasn’t going to touch it.

no room for

stepped back, her wolf growling faintly in her

she

an extremely high

clerk in her place, but she

eyes fixed on the gown at

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closer, she allowed herself a

is truly something else,” she murmured, half to

nearby gave her a quick glance, her lips

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

she turned her attention

intricate details, and each seemed to tell

none could rival

while. Nora’s eyes landed on a

champagne, with delicate lace embellishments cascading down the bodice and onto

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