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"what's your plan today?" Grey asked.

"I'm getting my dress" I smiled. Grey perked up, a cheeky look on his face

"oh yeah... what are you thinking?" he asked, a suggestive tone in his voice.

"never you mind..." I tutted before quickly leaving before we ended up back in bed.

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The queen had turned the dining room into a makeshift dress shop. Metal rails of white dresses lined the room, all surrounding a ornate couch and table. Champagne sat in a bucket of ice, with glasses ready to be filled.

I'd asked Riley and Karina to join, and had even extended the invite to Ruby. Since she offered me her dress she seemed to have started to want to bond. My mother sat next to the Queen, gossiping away happily. I was ushered into a cordoned area, where dresses were pulled for me to try.

I didn't know what I was looking for, I had always imagined I'd end up getting something last minute, a simple white shift dress... but the dresses were exquisite... fine lace covered silk and satin, gems st