Viya's POV
The way Lucius was looking at me, so urgent, made me instinctively wary.
I'd just witnessed how far Lucius would go to protect Miranda. If he learned Miranda had bullied me in the past, his first reaction would likely be to defend her again. She might even turn it around on me.
I lowered my eyes, concealing my emotions. "No one. I just think it's a common name."
But this pendant...I needed to find out more about it.
I pressed my lips together, looking at Lucius with an innocent expression. "Lucius, the design of this pendant is quite unique. Could I borrow it for a few days? I'd like to ask my jeweler friend to make a similar one for me."
After a moment's hesitation, Lucius agreed. "Alright."
Then he added softly, "I'll leave it in your care for now. Make
