IVY’S POVBy the time the clock touched nine, the villa was quiet. The dress lay across the bed , red and silky. By now I shouldn’t wonder how they know my size as they’ve done this more times than counting. This dress was beautiful with it’s very low cut back, it was like my body was on display.When I slipped it on, the fabric held close and then gave, soft against my skin.Buddy watched from the foot of the bed, tail beating softly. A dog I had met just days ago was now part of my routine.“Wish me luck,” I told him, and he tilted his head, understanding enough.When I stepped into the hallway, Levi was already waiting at the bottom of the stairs. He was dressed in black no tie, sleeves rolled, the kind of simple that looked deliberate. His eyes caught mine and paused there, quiet approval flickering into something more private.“You clean up well,” I said, half teasing.His mouth curved. “So do you,” he said. Then, softer, “More than well.”He offered his arm. I took it because it f
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