Holding the box as tightly as possible, Briar made his way past the people and to the very front of the table where Karla and Rodger stood.
"Briar." The woman greeted. "What are you doing here? What about the young master?"
"The young master is talking to Sir Devon," Briar said, trying to catch his breath. "Where is Elise?"
"I sent her to the back. One of the women sprained her ankle while waiting in line so she went to check on the sprain. Why?"
"Micah wanted to show his gift to Elise," Briar said, showing the brooch to the two. "Doesn't it look like his eyes?'
"It is beautiful, Briar." Karla gasped, looking at the milky white crystal.
As the three were admiring it, Briar was distracted by a person dropping his plate, shattering the glass.
"Are you ok?" He immediately ran to
