CHAPTER 45
AVA
I walked into the anniversary venue and immediately felt the weight of all the stares Theon my way. I was wearing the midnight blue dress I ordered online, which was a small miracle considering I paid an obscene amount for express delivery after the boutique incident with Lilith.
The dress clung to my curves and the fabric whispered against my skin as I moved, its thigh-high slit revealing just enough leg to make a statement without crossing into tasteless territory.
The chandelier lights caught the subtle shimmer woven through the material, creating an effect that made me look like I was draped in liquid starlight. My hair fell in loose waves around my shoulders; nothing elaborate, but elegant enough for the occasion. I also kept my makeup understated, except
