—Alec—

For the first time in my life, I experienced shock, disbelief, and confusion, all at once. The emotions hit so hard that I reached for another sip, only to realize my glass was already empty.

Mabel Parker?

The server girl I humiliated six years ago, the girl I’d been looking for?

How did she transform into the woman descending the stairs right now?

I picked up another drink from a passing server, unable to take my eyes off the way the dress hugged her curves or the effortless ...