I couldn’t stop the soft gasp that escaped through my lips as I leaned closer reflexively. Silver gleamed beautifully inside the box. Any brighter and the glare would have blinded me. Holy s**t.
The maid reverently courtesied and stepped back.
It was a necklace. No, not just any necklace.
A thick dark chain cradled a beautifully crafted wolf’s head forged entirely from silver. The craftsmanship was exquisite. The wolf’s eyes were made from deep amber stones that caught the firelight almost too realistically. Its jaws were slightly parted, revealing sharp silver fangs. Even Pandora would be jealous.
The thing looked expensive enough to pay off my student loans five times over.
“What the—Holy s**t. This is for the wedding? I might just have to guard my neck throughout the ceremony!”
