Romans & histoires Raiden Amulet

I see lights behind my eyes and am about to take my last breath when the creatures lighten their hold on my neck to drag me forward by the scruff of my shirt. Marael’s expression is one of satisfaction when the creature tosses me hard against the stone, never freeing its grip from my neck. The harsh light of the hellish landscape’s sun reflects against the metallic surface of Marael’s ceremonial knife as he raises it above my chest. Chest heaving, I blink when I see the large ruby amulet around Marael’s neck. It’s Sahara’s amulet─the one she was searching for when she kidnapped the girls and me.

We got distracted by the adorable little Alpha Heir and his antics. “I still have your gift, Lena,” I say, reaching into my pocket for the small package that contains the amulet I had made. “This is special. I had it made especially for you. It will shift with you, unlike human jewelry and takes a special kind of mage to make. It is a protective amulet.” Lena turns the shimmering blue opal talisman in her hand and scrunches her face at the unusual dragon hide base that will fasten it to her neck like a choker and then she raises an eyebrow at me.

I nodded, swallowing hard on nothing. He led me to a circular stone altar, cracked and weathered with age. On it lay the artifact Cain had gifted Alpha Magnus, a curious amulet, carved from black stone and etched with glowing runes. I felt a shiver run down my spine as I reached out, my fingers trembling slightly. “Let me see that,” Riven said softly, gently taking the artifact from my hand. He held it up to the fading light, tracing his fingers over the symbols. “There’s more to this you all think you know.”

His eyes, however, were filled with a fury that mirrored the fear that had gripped my gut. “Alden,” Lena began, “I have gone through the trouble of preparing all of this for you.” Her voice dripped with false sweetness. “However, we both know it doesn't have to end this way. Hand over your kingdom, and the amulet, and all of this…unpleasantness will go away.” Alden's fury intensified. The amulet was a silver pendant etched with the image of a griffin. It was a trinket passed down generations of Alden's family signifying their rule over the lands. It was a symbol of his heritage and birthright.

When I finally pulled back, my eyes swollen and my cheeks flushed, Raiden brushed his thumb under my eye, wiping away a tear with such care it made my chest ache. “You good?” he asked softly. I nodded. “Yeah,” I breathed. “I just—wow.” He smiled like that was all he’d hoped for. Then I noticed the gifts. My breath hitched again—but this time in awe. They weren’t piled randomly or carelessly. Each one was laid out with intention. Wrapped in fabrics from different territories. Carved boxes. Leather-bound bundles. Blades etched with symbols. Jewelry that hummed faintly with magic. A cloak woven in moon-thread. A dagger balanced perfectly for my grip. Books—old ones. Training gear modified to su

And if he had information worthy of three photographs and a face-to-face meeting, then I needed to show him I hadn’t lost my edge. I pulled out a black high-collar shirt with silver runes stitched into the cuffs, slipped into matching trousers, and buckled a reinforced belt at my waist. Over it, a long coat—midnight black, heavy with enchantments, the inside lined with phoenix-thread. A statement. I reached for my ring—the one that dulled my aura—and paused. That’s when I saw it. The bracelet. Silver chain. Obsidian core. The protection charm I had given Raymond weeks ago. The one I specifically told him to wear.

"What are we betting on today? A match with no incentive is no good. Let me see if I've got anything of value on me." As he spoke, Jade Immortal began rifling through his belongings. A while later, he emerged with a Rainbow Amulet in his hand. The Rainbow Amulet was clear as water, shining with a breathtaking glow. "This is made of Rainbow Jade. You should know it's pretty rare and a difficult treasure to come by," Jade Immortal beamed as he spoke. "Alright!" Lute nodded. Then, she retrieved a jade bottle. Jade Immortal and Princess Dorothy's gazes fell onto the bottle at once. The bottle was made of fine jade and considered quite precious. The most eye-catching feature about it was the stra

“An amulet. Alpha Galen ordered it for you.” I frowned, my fingers hovering over the box before I opened it. Inside, nestled in soft fabric, was a single stud earring, it was stunning, small, yet intricate, with an eerie silver-blue glow. The gem in the center looked almost alive, shifting subtly like liquid moonlight. “A fashion statement?” I guessed sarcastically, though something about it unsettled me. “An amulet,” Damien corrected. “Alpha Galen ordered it for you.” “For me?” I asked, confused. “Why would the Alpha—?”

I had known the price would be steep, but something about the offer made a warning bell sound in my head. 'That doesn't seem like a fair trade, does it?' Rayne asked, an uneasy whimper leaving her mouth. 'I have no clue what the amulet does, but it feels too important to give it up for a door.' "Is there something wrong with my pricing, Rachel?" He asked, his head tilting to the side as I had seen Aidan do many times. Only--when this person did it, the angle seemed unnatural. I had never been unable to read the emotion in Aidan's eyes, but this--it was like looking into a pit. I could see nothing, but whatever lurked within the pit, it could see me clear as day.

“Sir Seller… are you sure this is the Item you desire? We have better items available, and I’m not sure this suits your… style.” As Aldred said this, Rey inspected the item once more, cradling it in his palm. The enchanted item in question was a ring. It had a pure white surface, with an amber crystal affixed at the top. The amber crystal reminded him of Alicia, leading him to recall a big blunder he had made. ‘I completely forgot about her!’