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on.”
    I turn back to the hanger as Mum tugs Cate through the door. I pull open the bag and tuck the zipper behind the dress. It doesn’t smell at all. A sudden emotional buzz whizzes through my body, and I have to cover my mouth as tears haze my eyes. It’s so beautiful: ivory lace and silk. I take it out and keenly examine it. I guess I’m trying to find a fault, but I can’t because it’s perfect. I smile ear to ear, looking at Sara.
    “Well, let’s get you into it then.”
    Sara fastens the tiny cloth buttons that start at the base of my neck, and go right down to my waist. It’s a high neck design with long lace sleeves. The skirt is slim line silk, with the same intricate patterned lace, overlaying the entire dress. I love it so much. It’s elegant yet simple.
    “Can I ask you a question?” I say, looking at Sara in the mirror. “Has this ever happened before?” She looks up at me. “You know, this kind of wedding.”
    “You mean warm blood and vampire?” One of her eyes grows bigger than the other.
    “Yeah.”
    “It’s rare. To want to spend eternity together, means just that, vampire and vampire,” she replies. “His position is one of the highest. So for him to choose you, must mean he had to grovel to The Order, and then some. You were once a Red, so Adrien must have given exceptional circumstances to get you out of that, so he can marry you.”
    I exhale in confusion. I thought that contract didn’t mean a thing.
    “That contract was disregarded wasn’t it?”
    She rolls her eyes, annoyed by my curiosity. “You know why he chose you to be his Red, Elizabeth. He wanted to drink you. Keep you human. His possession. I warned you about that room. It’s the ultimate high for them, to love and feed off the living,” she says. “But I saw how you got to him; he needed you to be more. I knew it would kill him if he fed off you.”
    “So you went through the same thing with Laurie… you loved him?”
    Jeez Liz, what a time to bring that evil dick up.
    “Wow,” she sniggers in anger. “You should learn when to shut your mouth. It’s going to get you into trouble one day.”
    I bite my lip and shrug. “Sorry.”
    She blinks slowly. “I did… once. He was charming and gave me anything I wanted. Then I signed the veil agreement,” she murmurs. “He was grooming me. All those sweet intentions of his were a lie. What happen to me and you that night, happened to me every day for a month… until Adrien found me.”
    “Sara… I’m sorry for bringing it up.” God, I feel like shit now . “One more question?” I stare, pushing my luck.
    “Go on,” she moans.
    “What did The Order say about us?”
    “An Executive does not divulge Order details with no one,” she replies. “He knows what he’s doing, and the coven will serve him no matter what.” She stands up straight. “Now, all done.” She brushes her hands together, eyeing me up and down.
    I turn to the mirror and fill my lungs. The dress is my dream dress, and I can’t help but shed a tear. Sara calls through to the shop to tell Mum and Cate I’m ready. I run my hands down over my hips, and see Mum blubbering in the reflection. With a teary gaze, I smile triumphantly.
    “I was so wrong,” Cate beams. “Adrien should keep his money. You look so beautiful, Liz.”
    Mum can’t speak, which is a first. She pulls a tissue out from a silver box for bawling brides, and sniffs into it.
    The reality is now kicking in. On the 28 th of June, I am going to become Mrs Elizabeth Knight. And yeah, I’m nervous. Excited nervous.

Chapter 4: Moving On
     
    Liz
    I scuttle around the stacked boxes in my bedroom, all packed up and ready for the big move. With less than two weeks to go until the wedding, I’m taking the first commitment plunge, and moving in with Adrien, permanently.
    Strange as it sounds, it completely escaped me that we would eventually have to live together. Being busy at work, and with the wedding, my mind kind of