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.

the way she sized

look around.” Nora replied,

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

her gaze fell on a dress displayed prominently in the

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

in its fabric.

the bodice and skirt,

be alluring but still sophisticated, and the long train pooled like liquid moonlight on

to it like a moth to a flance.

She stepped cl

closer, wanting to admire the details up close, but a clerk appeared

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

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

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

her wolf growling faintly in

knew she could

extremely

as Luna and put the clerk in her place, but she

stood at a respectful distance, her eyes fixed on

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Chapter 40

didn’t step closer, she allowed herself a moment to

dress is truly something else,”

gave her a quick glance, her lips curving

for someone with exquisite taste and, of course, the

her attention to the other dresses around her.

luxurious fabrics with intricate details, and each seemed to tell

could rival the grandeur of the gown at the

browsing for a while. Nora’s eyes landed on a

lace embellishments

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