"Must be 5 carats," he stated admiringly. "This'll internet me a couple million, easy. "
"It's a ruby," I snapped, hating the sight of my engagement ring in his hands.
Theodius Mcgraw laughed. "Stupid little girl, it's adiamond. Red diamonds are the rarest in the world, and Jeremiah has had this stone for over a century. Ian's desired to buy it from him for decades. But you might not be needing it anymore. "
Theodius Mcgraw sliced up the front of my shirt, remarking that this was once for Calibos's benefit, not his. The throbbing from my wrists, blended with the searing pain in my legs and gut, made it so effortless for me to ignore out. I stored conflict the blackness that crouched temptingly near.
My mom darted forward. Calibos caught her, giving her a tough shake.
"You're nothing
