Chapter 20

“Oh, really?” My face lit up.

“Yup, Vincent told me you would be here today, and we missed your last few birthdays, so this is to make up for those.” He pulled out a small box.

My mouth dropped open as I looked at it. My hands shook as they opened it. James has never been stingy on his birthday presents. The most beautiful tear dropped sapphire on a silver, dainty chain stared up at me. “This is....”

“One of a kind.” Rif said as he dropped his arm around me. “I picked it out and designed it myself.”

“Thank you! I love it!” My eyes filled with water from my gratitude. Turning, I gave him another hug.

“Ha! Told you, dad she would cry. You owe me $20.”

“You bet on me!” I faked being angry as I playfully slapped him.

“Here, I’ll help you put it on.” Rip took it and got it out of the box. Turning around, Rif put the necklace around my neck before hooking it. It sat perfectly right under my collar bones.

“Really brings out your eyes,” Alpha James said.

“Thank you so much. I absolutely l