Fated Dynasties
She was afraid for me.
"Actually," I said, my voice gentler than it had been all week
"hmm."
"The stockings might work. Do you have something light, maybe with a subtle shimmer? Something that catches the light instead of hiding from it?"
Her eyes flickered up to mine, surprised.
"I... yes, Signorina. I have a pair from Milan. Hand-sewn. Pearl thread woven through silk. They would complement the dress beautifully."
"Perfect." I smiled, and for a moment, I wasn't a Rossi. I was just a woman buying a dress.