Selene's eyes sparkled with hope. As long as Aiden gave her the necklace, that would be enough. She would be satisfied.
Aiden had promised to give her everything as long as she asked for it. And wasn't it just a necklace? He wouldn't mind giving it to her.
She was sure of it.
But her confidence began to falter when, even after a second or two, he didn't respond.
She had been humble in her request. Why hadn't he agreed yet?
Hadn't it always been that way?
Hadn't he always given in, as long as she mentioned it?
It had always been like that.
Then what suddenly changed?
Feeling anxiety clawing at her, she quickly tried to add, her voice laced with urgency.
"Aiden, that necklace is important for an event that I have to attend next week. I thought of sending someone to get it for me at the auction, but I was too late. By the time I found out, it had already been bought."
