The hot water of the shower washed away the lingering heat of the morning, leaving Raya's skin glowing and refreshed. Stepping into the bedroom, she zipped up the gown. The midnight blue tulle overlay caught the light with every movement, the microscopic silver threading woven through the fabric making it shimmer like a literal star-filled night sky. The sweetheart neckline and delicate spaghetti straps framed her collarbones and pushed up her breasts perfectly, while the dramatic thigh-high slit on the left side exposed a daring amount of leg. She slipped her feet into the 3.5-inch midnight blue open strappy stilettos, then reached into her closet for the final piece. Her breath hitched slightly as she clasped the breathtaking midnight blue diamond V-shape necklace around her neck—anothe

