My blood ran cold.
Of all the stores in the city. Of all the dresses on the rack.
She wanted the one I just picked.
Some things never change.
"Oh!" Charlotte's eyes landed on me. Wide. Fake surprise. "Aurelia! I didn't see you there."
Liar.
My gaze sliced through them.
His jaw tightened. Eyes flickering between us. Uncomfortable.
"That dress is gorgeous." Charlotte stepped closer. Her fingers reaching for the silk in the salesperson's hands. "I have a good eye."
"No, you don't." Koralie stepped forward. Drunk but sharp. "Aurelia picked it. You just walked in."
Charlotte's smile faltered. "I'm sure it was a misunderstanding."
"There's no misunderstanding." Koralie folded her arms. "She found it first. Back off."
Charlotte turned to Axel. Eyes wide. Lips pouting.
"Axiee, tell th
