The Auctioned Bride
Before I could respond, the door opened and two women stepped in, carrying dresses.
Not just dresses. Weapons.
Silk, velvet, black lace, silver beading that caught the light like shards of broken glass. Gowns not made for weddings… they were made for war.
My throat went dry.
Valerio gestured toward them like a king presenting spoils. “Choose. But remember… you’re not going there to hide. You’re going there to burn.”
The first dress was deep crimson, like spilled wine. Floor length, hugging my curves. Too loud, too obvious maybe.
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