Taming the Beast novel Chapter 13

(Caroline's POV)

I walked to the door with Preston on my hip and swung the door open to find my two friends practically bursting with excitement. Stacy was dressed in a tight silver strapless dress and red pumps. Ariana had on a classier royal blue halter dress that flowed to her knees and matching wedges. I sighed and rolled my eyes. It didn't take a genius to realize that they were up to something.

"Mary!" Preston squealed and reached for Mariana. I smiled and let him shift into Mariana's arms. She smiled.

"Hi baby," she said as she and Stacy walked inside. They dragged me up to my room with Preston in tow. Stacy automatically started plowing through my closet as Mariana sat on my bed and played with Preston.

"What's going on?" Danny said from the doorway. He was dressed in his decorated black police uniform. That was Danny's job. He was a police officer for our little town. I shuddered at the thought. I really hated his job. It was dangerous and I didn't know what I would do if I lost Danny too. There was a plus of never getting speeding tickets though. I only shrugged.

"I have no idea," I answered.

"We're going to Duncan's party, duh!" Stacy said, coming from my closet with a black, one-shoulder dress. The strap was made of a light layer of tulle that wrapped down the dress. Stacy got the dress for me for Christmas last year. I started shaking my head.

"I have to take care of Preston tonight," I said, gladly giving my excuse. Mariana snorted in a laugh.

"No you don't," she said. I looked to Danny for help. He only shrugged.