CHAPTER TEN
The day of the event came around fast, and before I knew it, I was dressed up in the black high-necked laced gown I’d chosen with stilettos. I’d spent more time at the salon getting my hair up in a popular low side chignon with a jewel clasp. With Perfetto pencil and dark eyeshadow on my eyes and maroon on my lips. I was ready. I couldn’t take all the credit; Astrid had been great in helping me to perfect my new look over FaceTime. I loved it, but I’d have loved it more if I were with her. I missed her.
I missed Elliott and Dane too. Elliott had a lead on the case to follow up out of town, and Dane had been spending most of his time at Nella’s with Angel and Melinda. The doctor had recommended that familiar faces and routine would help bring her back to herself. I was being s
