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I turn back to the dresses and try to focus but my mind is solely focused on the phone in my hand as I wait for it to vibrate. An emerald green dress catches my eye and I pull it out, examining it as the phone buzzes.

Unknown:

That green would look stunning on you.

The room feels like it’s closing in on me as I look up, scanning the rest of the store for anyone with a phone. A few people glance in my direction but no one looks out of place. My heartbeat thrashes in my ear and black spots dance across my vision. I grip the rack and close my eyes, drawing a fortifying breath before opening them again and turning toward the dressing rooms. Mia walks out of the first one and smiles as she does a little spin in her dress.

I gulp in air and force what I hope is a convincing smile to my face as I give her a thumbs-up.

“Shaun’s jaw is going to drop.”

She moves to the mirror and runs her hands down the front of the dress. “You think? I was kind of wanting something with color.”

“What about this?” I ask, holding up a chunky coral necklace and she beams as she spins around and takes it from me.

“Yes, this is perfect. Oh, and they have a matching bracelet.” She holds the necklace up to her body and I nod.

“You look gorgeous.”

“I’m so excited,” she squeals, doing a little dance on the pedestal. “What about you? Did you find anything you like?”

I shake my head. “No, we should go check out a different store.”

“Okay, just let me change and pay for this stuff.” She retreats back into the dressing rooms just as my phone buzzes.

Unknown:

Beware the man you think you know.