It turned out that even Chloe wasn't immune to Sunray's charms. She seemed to melt into the cozy waiting area, her wide eyes filled with awe as she looked around. Morning sun angled through the postage-stamp windows and patterned the yellow walls and tables with golden squares. The effect shimmered dancing light all over the pearls and rose-gold glitter detailing on Studmuffin's salted caramel chocolate tart, somehow making it even more beautiful than before.

"Oh, Victoria." Chloe ...