chapter 140

Not only did I get the dress, I got a black wrap that offset the dress beautifully. Los Angeles is basically a desert, and the temperature can swing between extremes from day to night – so imagine what it’s like with Las Vegas, which is all desert. At this time of year, once the heat from the day radiated off and the night really took hold, it was going to get really chilly.

That was how I rationalized the wrap, anyway.

There wasn’t much of a way to rationalize the shoes, though. (They were absolutely jaw-dropping, though.)

Or the seductive bra and panties. (Although I guess you could say Connor was going to really enjoy them later. Or enjoy taking them off, anyway.)

At any rate, I left the store a completely new woman – sashaying around in luxury, feeling like the clothes were kissing my skin with every step, and looking like a million bucks.

At least it didn’t cost that much.

A million bucks, I mean.

Because I’m sure it cost plenty.

Although I have no idea what the final price tag