Chapter 5

I stepped forward, fixing Theresa with a cold stare. "Take it off."

Those three words hit like a slap in the face, leaving both of them stunned.

The people around us started whispering, pointing, and gossiping.

Theresa's face flushed bright red, and tears instantly spilled down her cheeks.

"Julian... I... I'll do it..." Theresa stammered, her voice barely above a whisper.

She fumbled with the buttons, her hands shaking so badly it looked like she was being forced to do something humiliating, tears streaming down her face.

Julian grabbed her hand, glaring furiously at me.

"Seraphina! Are you really going…