Charity luncheons were an important part of her public persona, and Sera actually liked them. It was good to spend time with other women, making plans with other women, and it gave her something to do on weekdays other than read erotic novels at home.

Sera came up short after one of the debutantes, and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow when she saw the sheer garment. An unladylike snort emerged from her nose, and she covered her mouth with her hand to hide her amusement. "That has to be a mistake," Sera said — luckily, the debutante seemed to be more amused than scandalized.

What size was it? Surely it would be better if someone took it off the rack...