Page 103 of Luna Trials
A calculating gleam came into Molly’s eyes and she looked at me like I was something new. Which probably should have scared me more than it did. Especially when she said, “I have some ideas.”
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My stomach was in knots and I was worried sick about Opal, but Molly promised to update me on her condition after the final trial tonight. I’d somehow gotten special treatment with Jesse being able to style me in my room, but I don’t know if it was for mysafetyor to feed the rumors that would follow me for the rest of my time here.
Molly wanted more drama.
And something had fundamentally changed in me over the last two weeks because I was going to give it to her.
“There we go.” Jesse draped the last of the hot curls against my exposed back as I stared at my reflection in the bathroom mirror. This look was…
“Wow,” I breathed out the word.
The black silk of the dress dipped artfully down my chest and my breasts were perked up nicely thanks to the tape Jesse insisted I use. The top of the dress tied behind my neck with diamond strings cascading along my spine. The black silk clung to my hips and pooled around my ankles. I’d probably kill myself in these strappy heels, but I’d practiced walking in them and doing a few simple turns.
My hair was swept to the side in that loose romantic look and pinned above my right ear with more curls falling down past my shoulders. Jesse made my eyes dark and smoky, completing the look with a pop of red lipstick that stood out against all the black.
I looked like me and yet I didn’t look like me.
I guess that was the point.
“You’re going to send them into an early rut.” Jesse smiled, admiring his work as he put diamond studs into my ears. “This might be the best look I ever created.”
“Thank you,” I said sincerely. “For everything.”
Trenton knocked on the door.
“The fun is just starting.” Jesse winked as he handed me a black handbag. “Go get ‘em, killer.”
I checked my phone, smiling at the single text on the screen.
Papa:I’ll be watching tomorrow. Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.
“Are you ready?”Trenton asked through our link.
“Coming,” I called out as I plugged in the phone on the charger and slowly made my way to the door so I didn’t trip on the carpet with the heels.
“Goddess, Aspen.” Trenton stood in the doorway, scratching at the collar of his white shirt. “You look…”
He didn’t look too bad himself, dressed in a tuxedo with his blond hair gelled back. Maybe Nuva Pack could clean up after all.
“She looks amazing,” Jesse hissed from behind me as he zipped his makeup suitcase. “Use your words.”
“Right.” Trenton nodded. “She looks great.”
I took Trenton’s offered arm, shushing my wolf who growled. She wasn’t a fan of the heels either. I tried not to look for the cameras in the hallway, but like in my room, I could feel them watching.
“Do you have a favorite?” I asked, making casual conversation. “Luna, I mean?”
“Don’t start acting jealous on me now.” Trenton pulled at his collar again. “You and I both know we didn’t have to be here.”
“That’s not what I meant.” I touched his arm, telling him with my eyes to stop tugging on his shirt.“We’re going to have to do things differently if we want to stay and find you a Luna.”
“That’s what I like to hear.” Trenton puffed out his chest as he pushed the button for the elevator. “Are you finally going to listen to me?”
“Not a chance.” I patted his shoulder and tried not to roll my eyes. “But you’re going to need to start listening to me.”
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