Rejected Plus-Size is now a Second Chance Luna
At a boutique woodcrafter's stall, I spotted an intricately carved desktop hourglass with dark walnut framing—a small, thoughtful gift for Aster to replace the plain brass one in his study that had cracked during his recovery.
As the shopkeeper wrapped the hourglass in paper, my gaze wandered to a velvet tray near the counter.
Resting on the cloth was a sleek fountain pen carved from polished black obsidian, accented with a subtle band of hammered gold. It was understated, heavy, and striking.
My mind immediately jumped to Asher.
I could picture his large, scarred hand wrapped around it, the dark stone matching the stern, unyielding lines of his desk. I took a step toward it, my fingers almo