The Party

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CHAPTER 121

~Zara's POV~

I turned to the mirror, my breath catching at the transformation. The touches she'd added were subtle but impactful, making me look effortlessly radiant.

"Thank you," I said, turning back to her. "That was amazing. And you?" I asked gently, lowering my voice. "How are you doing, really?"

Tempest's smile softened, a hint of something guarded flashing in her eyes. "I'm fine, Zara," she said. "Really. Now let's not keep your lover boy waiting. He's probably pacing downstairs."

Aira chuckled, stepping in to give a final nod of approval. "Well, let's go then. The sooner we leave, the sooner we can get back and deal with my ghosting twin here."

Tempest laughed lightly, and the three of us made our way downstairs.

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~Snow's POV~