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.

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

around.” Nora replied, undeterred.

the store, her fingers trailed lightly

dress displayed prominently in the center

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

in its fabric.

t the bodice and skirt, mimicking a

still sophisticated, and

whispered, drawn to it like a moth to a flance.

She stepped cl

up close, but a clerk appeared in

her smile tight. “That’s the jewel of our collection. It’s been reserved by a Unrelated

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

leaving no

her wolf growling faintly

knew she

at an extremely high

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

her eyes

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

else,” she murmured, half

her a quick glance, her lips

course, the means to afford it,” she added

Instead, she turned her attention to the

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

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

for a while. Nora’s eyes landed on

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

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