Persephone studied her red silk gown in the mirror. It was simple but fit her like a glove, accentuating the curve of her hips where the fabric gathered and then split midthigh to expose one creamy leg. A pretty black floral appliqué spilled from her right shoulder down the right side of the open back. Lexa had styled her hair for her, pulling it into a high, curled ponytail, and done her makeup, choosing a dark smoky eye. Persephone accessorized with simple gold earrings and the gold cuff she wore to cover
