A Violent Kind of Grace
In just 10 minutes, I had slipped into a sleek long dress with a daring thigh-high slit.
From the depths of my suitcase, I retrieved a black velvet box and flipped it open.
The black pearl necklace inside shimmered with an otherworldly luster in the soft light.
Slipping it on, the cool pearls lay against my collarbone, a silent statement of elegance.
The reflection staring back at me did not seem ready for a charity gala. She looked poised for battle.
The gala was set to begin at eight.
I made my entrance at 10.
Alice, clad in a shimmering silver gown, was mid-laughter with the elite when her eyes caught mine. Her laughter died, her complexion draining of color.
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