DANTE'S POV
The following day was not something I had expected. I joined Ravenna and Lily at the jewelry store. Lily had clearly dressed for attention, her tight red dress a deliberate contrast to Ravenna's understated cream blouse and jeans. When I arrived, Lily's eyes lit up with sweetness as always.
"Dante," she said, "you're just in time. I was telling Ravenna that she should try something more… extravagant. Something that says she's yours."
Ravenna didn't look up from the display case. "I don't need my jewelry to say anything."
Lily smirked. "Maybe not, but the right piece sends a message. Men like messages."
I caught the faint tightening of Ravenna's jaw. "Why don't you let her choose what she wants?" I said evenly, trying to make peace between the two.
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