Alpha’s Temporary Companion
Lily suddenly took the bracelet off her wrist, held it up high, and right in front of my eyes, slammed it onto the floor.
The thousand-year-old moonstone shattered into a million pieces, scattering everywhere. Each tiny shard reflected the harsh light.
"Oops, I accidentally broke it," Lily said with a smug smile, her eyes full of vicious pleasure. "It's not worth much anyway, just a stupid rock."
My world collapsed in that instant. Tears blurred my vision. "You... why would you do that? That was from my grandmother!"
"Is a hundred dollars enough to cover it? Or do you want more?" Lily asked, taunting me. "Don't be too greedy now, Alex is mine, after all."