Chapter 3
Monday morning, Jade strode through the school halls, decked out in a new coat down to her lace-up boots. Thick silver buttons and wide outlines at collars, lapels, cuffs, and pockets looked awesome. She’d spent several minutes checking herself out before leaving home.
She knew she drew dozens of stares and loved it. One Goth wanna-be stopped in the hall.
“Jade, that’s the vintage uniform coat. I’m jealous.” She lifted one of Jade’s hands, fluffing a hand over the four rings of classic style. “Teach me to be Goth.”
Jade couldn’t remember the girl’s name. “Did you check out the site I gave you?”
“I tried, and my mother caught me on the computer and shut it down.”
Jade shrugged. She had no time for a rookie. She waved bye with her other jewelry-laden hand, touching the skull
