Chapter 76

Audrey

"Edwin?" I blinked in surprise, taking a

ep forward and leaning down to peer into his car. "What are you doing here?"

"I was out for a drive on my day off, Edwin replied c**lly with a shrug of one shoulder. "Are you headed somewhere?"

I nodded, glancing at my watch again. "I sort of missed the bus," I replied.

"Get in. then."

I hesitated for a moment, but realizing I had no other option, I opened the door and slid into the passenger seat of Edwin's car. The leather was cool against my skin, and the faint scent of his cologne filled the air. I hadn't been in here since he had taken me out to buy my new phone and tablet, which I still used religiously.

y throat

"So, where to?" Edwin asked, his eyes meeting mine briefly-and momentarily scanning my outfit, which made my tighten a bit before returning to the road.

"The State Building downtown," I replied as I buckled myself in

Edwin shot me a curious look at the mention of the large office complex downtown, which housed a lot of the bigger companies headquarters. "The State Building? What are you doing down there?" "I have an interview with Mr. Black. From Black Textiles."

Edwin's eyebrows shot up. "Black Textiles. Impressive. That's a big opportunity."

I nodded, my fingers nervously fidgeting with the strap of my bag. "Yeah, it is, I admitted with a tiny smile. "I reached out to Mr. Black last week with my thesis proposal, and he offered to meet with me. But I'm pretty nervous, if I'm being honest."

"Well, we've got some time before we get there," Edwin said, glancing over at me as he stopped in front of a red light. "Why, don't you practice on me? I'll ask you some questions, and you can answer as if it's the real interview."

I blinked, surprised by the offer. "Are you sure? You don't have to-"

"I want to," he interrupted firmly. "Come on, it will help you relax. Besides, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't curious about my student's thesis project."

The reminder that I was still, after everything, just a student to him made my chest clench a bit. But he was right; I could use any help I could get. Taking a deep breath, I nodded. "Okay, sure. Thanks" Edwin cleared his throat, his voice instantly taking a more formal tone. "So, Miss Thatcher, tell me about your project proposal."

voice. "Um. For my thesis, I hope to explore the integration of human and werewolf fashion trends over the past century. I'm particularly interested in how human styles have

you think this

notes. "Well Fashion isn't just about clothes; it's a reflection of society and culture. By studying how human and werewolf fashions have

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followed traffic. Then: "And how do you plan to approach this

interviewing various people. I'll be looking at fashion archives, old photographs, and magazines, as well as speaking with designers, both human

influences."

the car around a turn. "What challenges do you anticipate in your

sources for human fashion. Unlike werewolf fashion, which has

do you plan to

have personal archives," I replied. "I'm also hoping to use oral histories to fill in some of the gaps in

the drive, with Edwin asking questions and me answering. By the time we

the ride," I said as I gathered my things. "And for

fine. Just try to avoid saying "um' and "well" too much,

Govit

door, I paused, glancing back through the car window, Edwin sat calmly, his tweed jacket laying over the back seat and his hair slightly ruffled, with his white button-down sleeves

thinking about how we had danced together at the club,

eyes.

thoughts away. Now wasn't the

other thing weighing on my mind, though; and he had been so kind to me, I

I'm sorry for making assumptions about you and your sister," I said. "I

tightened for a moment, then softened infinitesimally. "It's okay, Audrey. We can

a weight lift

said. "I don't want to be

"Hurry. And good luck."

The modern glass structure loomed above me, its sleek lines a stark contrast to the older buildings around it. I pushed through the revolving doors and headed for the elevators, my heart pounding with worry and my lips moving silently as I went over my interview answers one

floor just in time, stepping into a minimalistic waiting room just moments before my appointment ime.

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