Chapter 24

DANTE'S POV

The day of the Blood Moon Club gathering had finally come.

I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting my tie for what felt like the hundredth time. My best suit, dark as midnight, fit like a glove, and I had to admit, I looked good.

A knock at the door made me turn. "Dante? Are you ready?" Linda's voice called out.

I opened the door and was taken aback. Linda looked stunning in a deep red dress that hugged her curves. She smiled, her eyes sparkling as she assessed me from head to toe.

“Well, you certainly look presentable," she said with a playful wink.

"You don't look too bad yourself," I replied with a smile.

A slight blush coloured her cheeks. "Thanks. Come on, we don't want to be late.”

She linked her arm through mine as we walked to the car. Once we were both inside, I turned to her. “Linda, I hope you don't mind me asking, but are you absolutely sure that this invitation of yours is legit?"

She laughed, a light sound that didn't quite reach her eyes. "Trust me, we're