The Temporary Mrs. Wade
Rosa blinked, not clapping nor screaming.
Then she appeared. The Witch.
Daphne glided onto the runway in a gown that poured over her like molten gold. The gown was pure gold. Her steps were ethereal and hypnotic like a goddess. Her curly hair cascaded down her back, her lips painted a deep velvet red. Impossible to ignore.
Her presence was magnetic, confident and dangerous, the kind of beauty that didn’t ask for approval but expected the worship. And sure, she did get the worship.
Rosa felt, rather than saw, Alexander’s posture stiffen. She looked at him briefly, wondering if seeing Daphne do this, rekindled past memories.