The new bracelet I bought for myself sparkled even more beautifully than the one Alaric had given me. Its craftsmanship was finer too, and the way it shimmered made my skin look even fairer.
When Alaric saw it, his gaze dimmed.
"You have a boyfriend now?"
I gently ran my fingers along the bracelet, then gave him a puzzled side glance.
"Who says jewelry has to come from a man?"
Holding my head high, I added proudly, "It's a gift I bought for myself. I earned it."
Seeing me so confident and composed, Alaric couldn't find the words to respond. He just looked down in silence, his expression heavy.
The loud rumble of a helicopter echoed from above the reception room.
I stood up with a calm smile. "Alright. Now that everything's been said, it's time to put the past behind us."
I pointed
