Axel reached down and picked up the necklace from the marble floor, his jaw clenched tight. The silver chain shimmered under the bleeding light that poured in from the windows.
Without asking, he stepped closer and fastened it around Ivy’s neck again.His fingers brushed against Ivy’s collarbone as he clasped the necklace back into place, his touch lingering for a heartbeat too long.
“I thought you said to take it off,” she whispered.
His eyes met hers… “Only long enough to remember. Now, you need protection.”
Before she could protest, he grabbed her hand, lacing his fingers through hers. “Come on,” he said, tugging her forward. “We are running out of time.”
He pulled her deeper into the mansion, up the sweeping staircase that coiled like a spine towards the west wing. Dust kicked up
