Chapter 183: Shopping With Alphas
Evaline:
The streets were decked with twinkling lights. Store windows were dressed in garlands and festive charm. Holiday spirit was in the air, and I felt like a wide-eyed tourist - excited, overwhelmed, and oddly content.
Our first stop was a boutique nestled between a bakery and a home decor store. Its window was showcasing mannequins draped in cozy winter outfits: oversized sweaters, long woolen coats, ankle boots, and scarves in every texture imaginable. It was looking exactly like the kind of place I had been hoping to find.
The moment we stepped inside, I had no time to speak.
Both Oscar and Draven switched into their "mate mode."
"Winter clothes. All styles. Neutral colors and pastels. Show us what you have got," Oscar instructed the boutique attendant in a polite yet firm tone.
"And nothing too tight," Draven added quickly, glancing at me from the side. "She’s going to need comfortable fits. Nothing restrictive. Think breathable, soft, and warm."
The boutique attendant blinked but nodded. She was looking a little star-struck, probably wondering how two ridiculously attractive men were fussing over me like I was royalty.
And I... well, I let them. Because for once, it felt nice.
They kept glancing at me as they spoke with the staff, asking for my input on colors, fabrics, even sleeve lengths. It was adorable, really - how they made sure to include me without overwhelming me. I barely had to lift a finger, and somehow, they still made it feel like I was part of every choice.
Racks of clothes were rolled toward us. Blazers, knit sweaters, oversized sweatshirts, flowing dresses, long coats, leggings, and loose-fitting trousers - all in winter-appropriate fabrics.