Octavian's Undoing (Sons of Judgment)
“It was as though they were made especially for her, made to flatter her curves, her hair, her skin, even her eyes. She was a bit crushed a little more each time she had to take it off, but she knew it was for the best. It said something when the dresses had no price tags on them. She didn’t normally like assuming things, but she’d bet money on her assumption that it was way out of her budget. “That one,” Octavian finally said the moment she walked out on stage and did a twirl. Riley looked down at the elegant, knee-length dress in soft plum. It was sleeveless with a low V neckline and a fitting skirt that clung everywhere. There was a thick, gold belt around the middle with a huge floral buckle that covered her abdomen. It wasn’t something she would pick for herself, honestly. Not unless she was going to some executive board meeting, but she could definitely see it on Kyaerin. “She’ll love it,” Riley said approvingly. “And it will look great on her.” Octavian nodded, his gray eyes... still working over her in slow, even strokes. Riley felt herself flush all over and she had to remind herself that he was just looking at the dress and the dark look in his eyes had nothing to do with her, but he’d had that look every time she’d walked out, like he wanted to jump the stage and… no.MoreLess
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