When Mina returned to the Vampire tower, she found the common area to be empty and quiet. She assumed no one had returned yet from the ball, or they had already retired to their rooms for the evening. Scooping up the fabric of her dress, she began to climb the stairs to her own room, where she shut the door behind her rather forcefully.
In a frustrated huff, she sat down on the bed and tugged off her uncomfortable shoes. The carpet felt soft on her toes, soothing her aching feet. She stared across the room at herself in the mirror and noted the sour expression on her face.
What a waste for such an expensive dress, she though bitterly. I only got to wear it for about an hour. Luca was so kind to purchase this for me…how could Noah think so poorly of him?
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