“You know I will.”
I finished putting on some makeup and straightened.
I had to admit that I loved this new dress. It was purple and made from a soft, silky fabric that floated around my body. It wasn’t super revealing. It had a high neckline, but a classy keyhole cut out that showed a hint of cleavage, and cute capsleeves. I swung my hips. The best thing was the way the fabric of the skirt swished around my body. It floated like some sort of princess dress.
I’d left my hair down, and done the best I could with my makeup. Makeup wasn’t really my thing.
Mostly, I was still thinking about Ava-Jane. Here I was going out for a nice dinner, while my friend was trapped.
“Hello?”
Georgie’s voice made me jolt.
Spinning, I headed out to the living room.
Cole had gone to do something with Landon, so Nash was sitting on the couch, tapping away on a tablet. Georgie strode in, looking a million bucks in a little black dress that hugged her body. Her blonde hair was in an updo, with tendrils falling around her face.
Nash rose, his entire face changing. “You look gorgeous, beautiful.”
Georgie’s face softened and she went up on her toes to kiss her man.
Then, keeping his girlfriend close, Nash looked at me. “You look great too, Lili.”
With a little laugh, I swished my skirt. “Thanks. This is the prettiest dress I’ve ever owned.”
“You didn’t have a nice dress for prom?” Georgie asked.
“I didn’t go to prom.” I shrugged. “My dad wouldn’t buy me a dress. Really, asking a boxing coach to go dress shopping is like asking a penguin to visit the Sahara.”
Georgie’s smile slipped.
Ugh, I didn’t want to ruin a nice night by talking about my father.
“Everyone ready?” Lark strode in like she owned the place. Her small, fit body was wrapped in a sparkly, red dress with oneshoulder bared. Every time she moved, it gleamed. It showed off her toned arms and legs.
“I’m ready,” I said.
Lark’s gaze ran over me. “That dress is hot, Lili. It suits you. Cole will swallow his tongue.”
Heat singed my cheeks. I hoped Cole liked it.
Georgie and Lark kept up the chatter as Nash walked us over to the Avernus.
“Lili, how do you feel about pizza and pasta?” Georgie asked.
“Who doesn’t like them?”
“Then you’ll love Dis Pater. The restaurant is named after the Roman god of the underworld. Did you know that Avernus is a volcanic lake in Italy, said to be an entrance to the Underworld?”
“Cole told me.”
Lark laughed. “My gorgeous former assassin has named everything after Underworld references.”
A few moments later, we were walking into Dis Pater.
My mouth dropped open. The ceiling was a series of cool arches, and the floor was black, polished marble. Green vines climbed the walls and ceiling, and were intertwined with fairy lights.
Georgie slipped her arm through mine and tugged me along. The restaurant was packed, all the tables filled with guests.
