Ruby (Red) POV
The decorations looked better in real life than in Cora's and my imagination. Mind you, Cora had included some fantastic ideas. She's a natural at design. I had praised her many times, but she just shrugged it off, and nothing. The place filled quickly; the staff was excellent.
I was nervous when Demetri introduced me. I hadn't expected so many cheers for me, but then the night is young, and the vultures will come out when the men are not at the table; they always do. However, for now, I feel I was seen for the first time, not just as Demetri's shadow. When I was with Skeleton, I was his shadow, frowned on, like I was an unwanted accessory that, if you left it on the table and walked away, you wouldn't miss it.
Tonight, Cora and I agreed to take a firm approach, meaning
