Part 1My spirit beast is the book of secrets

On my wedding day, my fiancé, Liam, and his groomsmen were frantically searching for my wedding shoes. Time was ticking, and the ceremony was about to start. Everyone looked really stressed.

Just then, Liam's childhood friend, Chloe, suddenly popped out.

She lifted the hem of her long, floor-length dress and said, her voice dripping with pride:

"The wedding shoes are with me! I told you guys, you'd never find them, right?"

"Summer, I'll take them off for you right now. I promise you won't miss the scheduled time."

I let out a mirthless laugh, trying to keep my anger in check. "Are you seriously asking me to wear shoes you've worn at my own wedding?"

It was supposed to be the happiest day of my life, completely ruined by her. I just felt disgusted.

But then Liam jumped in, defending her. "It's just a pair of wedding shoes, Summer. Do you really need to make such a big deal out of it? I can just have a new pair sent over!"

Seeing the impatience on his face, my throat went dry.

I spoke calmly. "No, thanks. Let's just call off the wedding."

Liam looked at me, completely taken aback. "Just because of a pair of shoes? Are you seriously overreacting?"

I nodded, my voice steady. "Yes, I am."