Chapter 41: A Love Stronger Than Death
“It’s a gift that my father had bestowed upon me as I entered into adulthood. He had offered it to me as a token of his appreciation. He had always honored and cherished me throughout my childhood. And yet, I never truly believed him until I received this moonstone necklace.” Dazzlingly, enchantingly, Aeliana gazed deeply into Jacques’ eyes. She knew that this was not the time for sentiments, and yet, she couldn’t help but feel overtly drawn to the memory that she experienced, etched deeply within her mind and heart.
“Why is it so special to you?” Jacques smiled, fangs still protruding, pushing back Aeliana’s golden locks so that he could see into her eyes more clearly. “It seems that, for as brutal as your father was to you in your childhood, there is part of you that wishes to hold onto the memory of him, of whatever beauty that your relationship possessed.”