_Lisa’s POV_
I never expected shopping to be nerve-wracking. But then again, I had never stepped foot inside shops like these before.
The boutiques Rylan took us to were nestled in the heart of Frostbane's upscale district. They were glass-fronted stores with gold-lettered signs, shimmering displays, and mannequins that looked more like royalty than plastic figures.
"Come on, it’s not a crime to splurge once in a while," Alexandra chirped as we entered the first boutique. The scent of lavender and new fabric hit my nose, and everything, from the silk curtains to the polished marble floor, screamed money.
I hesitated just past the entrance. I folded my arms awkwardly.
Rylan noticed. “What’s wrong?” he asked and tilted his head.
I looked down at my worn sneakers and shrugged. “I don’t
