Chapter 30

RHIANNON

As I slid my feet into the shoes to try them on, I found out that I was right—they were my size. The leather hugged my feet perfectly, soft yet snug, as though they had been made just for me.

“Whatcha doing?” Ashley asked, her smirk growing wider as she peeked into my room, her head tilted mischievously.

“Nothing,” I answered quickly, startled.

“You know they’re yours, right? No need to try to hide them from me,” she teased, crossing her arms. Her knowing tone made it hard to hide my grin.

“No… I can’t choose this over Charles,” I said aloud, my voice soft but firm as I took my foot out of the first shoe and pushed it gently to the side. The moment his name left my lips, I noticed her roll her eyes—dramatically, of course.

“Spill,” I demanded, narrowing my gaze at her.

“Spill what?” she replied, feigning innocence as she folded her arms tighter across her chest.

“There’s something on your mind. I won’t know until you tell me