Chapter 20

SEBASTIAN

Nothing memorable?

Did she say there was nothing memorable about the house we both loved in for years?

I wasn't hurt by those words, I was angered.

I can understand why she would hate me, but we've had our moments in this house. It wasn't all bad.

It was memorable.

I might not have shown it, but I enjoyed our time together.

I hoped against all hope that she remembered the good times and probably enjoyed them too.

It surprisingly hurtful that she doesn't.

"Well, I'm glad," Sienna said cheerily. "I was hoping I didn't unsettle you."

I knew what she was doing.

She arranged this just for this.

She wanted a reaction out of this.

It was annoying but I can't deny the fact that it was working.

When we arrived at the living room, I was once again assaulted by pictures of me and Sienna. Pictures I didn't even know existed until now.

She had them everywhere.

"Don't you like it, darling?" She said in a sing song voice as she leaned into my arm.

"I think I do," Athena smiled. "You two look great together."

"We do, right?" Sienna said animatedly. "I was spoiled for choice! You should see how hard it was to pick!"

"Did you two come here to chat?" I asked coldly as I took a seat on the couch. "If you did, then I would gladly excuse myself. I am too busy for idle chatter."

"Oh, right," Sienna said as she sat beside me while Athena and her assistant sat opposite us on the two armchairs. "I heard you were done with my jewelry, Athena. You didn't make it worse than your other works, did you?"

That was a subtle jab at Athena and a poor one at that.

Athena smiled in response.

"Don't worry. There's not much to ruin when it comes to you, miss Sienna."

Sienna bristled at that.

For someone who tries a lot to rile people up, she was too easily riled up.

"What is that supposed to mean?" She asked coldly.

"Nothing, Sienna," Athena laughed. "I have your jewelries and I think you would love it."

"Seeing your attitude, I highly doubt it," Sienna said with a frown. "Show me."

"With pleasure," Athena nodded and gestured for her assistant to present the briefcase she held since she arrived and even I found myself quite interested in seeing the personal craft of Valerian jewelries. One personally supervised by Athena.

Her assistant elegantly strolled up to us, placed the briefcase on the table, popped the lid, and spun it around for us to see.

I was blown away by the beauty of it.

The gemstone on the necklace was a mix of diamonds and an orange coloured gemstone that matched Sienna's hazel eyes.

The way the gemstone caught the light, it seemsed like there was living fire trapped in the crystal.

It was such a beauty to behold.

So much so that I couldn't help the immense satisfaction I felt just staring at the gemstone.

The design was quite specific, made in the form of a teardrop after Sienna talked about her love for Teardrop gems. Hers and my initials were etched into one side of the gem to define its significance.

The lace was also a mix of the orange gemstone and diamonds, mixed in such a way that it sparkled like fire. I can already see how well it would suit her eyes when Sienna wears it.

The teardrop pendant was attached to the necklace on a rotating axis so that the part with the initials was also easily accessible.

The earrings were also as much of a beauty as the necklace, and the ring was just as impressive.

I couldn't help but stare for a lot longer than I should, marveling at the intricate handling, detailing and pure genius of the design.

Sienna was struck speechless as she stared.

When I could finally look at her face, I could see the conflict in her expression. She obviously wanted to hate this jewelry just as much as she hated the jeweler. She wanted to say all of the terrible things she could think of about it.

But, it seemed impossible.

"It was made with a rare gem called Mandarin Garnet. I can give a lot more details regarding it, but I think you should know most of them yourself already."

Sienna looked up at Athena with resentment.

"What?" Athena smiled. "You thought I'd make a subpar jewelry. You paid too much for me to do anything of the sort even if I wanted to."

Sienna's glare remained for a few seconds and then she scoffed.

"Get off your high horse. I've seen better."

Athena laughed at that. A genuine laugh full of mirth.

She actually found that funny.

"I can agree that you might have seen better," she said as she calmed herself. "I have a made some pretty good looking ones other than this, but you don't have better, do you?"

Sienna seemed peeved by that and retorted without much thought.

"I have quite a few gems the colour of my eyes, you bitch."

Athena shrugged as she leaned back into her chair.

"On your honour as a werewolf and the future Luna, which one is better?" She grinned. "Mine or theirs?"

"That's enough," I sighed as I stood up. "You have outdone yourself, Athena. I look forward to this quality when you make mine."

"Of course, Alpha," she bowed elegantly. "It might be a lot better compared to this. My job deals on information just as much as it deals on design. The more I know about you, the better I can design your jewelry, and I do know a lot about you, Alpha Sebastian."

Sienna bristled and was about to speak when I spoke over her.

"You can inform me whenever you need to know something. I'll create the time."

"Of course," she nodded. "I am glad you are willing to share information. I can assure you, you will be amazed."

From how rigid Sienna was, I could tell I was the only reason she hadn't attacked Athena.

It was strangely satisfying.