After a prolonged silence, Alpha Xavier delicately retrieved Thessalia's ring from his breast pocket, gently holding it by the chain that held it together. He lifted it up to his eye level, his gaze fixated on the intricate design.
For a moment, he seemed to scrutinize it, studying every detail. Then, his piercing eyes met Thessalia's. With a faint hint of curiosity, he remarked, "A man's ring?"
A surge of adrenaline coursed through Thessalia's veins, sending shivers down her spine. Beads of sweat formed on her brow and trickled down the contours of her back. The impulse to lunge forward and reclaim her cherished heirloom from the man's grasp was strong, but she resisted the urge, knowing she lacked the means to do so.
With a deep breath, she composed herself and redirected her atten
