Tabitha’s POV

Later that day, the whole family heads to Kaileani Galleria. The atelier still has our clothes for last minute alterations, so the plan is to shop for accessories instead. On paper, it sounds simple. In reality, it feels like marching into a spotlight.

I grow self-conscious almost immediately. People look as we pass, and it is impossible not to notice when we move like a single unit through the mall. Alpha Emery and my mom walk ahead, leading the way like they own the place, while I stay between Evren and Luca, with Reed and Jace flanking us. To be fair, not everyone is gawking at us shamelessly,...