Ratio X Aventurine Novels & Stories

“Do you? Do you? Because it sounds like you’re about to show up with a heartfelt speech and a pinecone you carved into a circle.” I pointed at him. “Don’t tempt me.” “Look,” he said, walking over and dropping his voice like he was about to share a dark family secret, “I know a guy.” “Not.” “He custom makes them. Magic-reinforced. Anti-tarnish. Emotionally balanced gemstones. This man enchanted a ring to purr when your soulmate touches it.” “I’m not giving Robin a purring ring!” Victor shrugged. “Suit yourself. But don’t come crying to me when someone else gives their partner a ring that meows and yours just sparkles like a peasant’s.”

"You have nothing to fear from us. How about we go inside, have some tea? We can talk." Kaida followed the women around the side of the house and through the garden. A walking path with crushed shells and stepping stones led the way. Benches were strategically placed on trails, interwoven like a maze, inviting visitors to stay. Relax. Explore. Crystals in varying shades and tones dripped from twine hanging from trellises. Purple amethyst. Rose quartz. Yellow citrine. Blue apatite. Black agate. Aquamarine fuchsite. Red jasper. And those were the ones she recognized. Through a lattice arch above, lavender blooms from beach pea vines crept through the openings.

It must be so nice to afford what you want. I walked around a little more and by the transparent Jewelry counter, I noticed a unique set. An Aurora twin convertible hand chain. A breathtaking masterpiece crafted from rose bronze, its metal delicately sculpted into the shape of interlaced tendrils and celestial swirls, creating a subtle shimmer that catches the light with every movement.

Three connections that had formed not through intention but through the chaos of the moment, the desperate reaching of souls that had chosen her and been chosen in return. Riven's mark was amber, the color of his eyes, warm and fierce and protective. Austin's was silver, the color of his gaze, cool and calculating and constant. Aurel's was violet, the color of the Another Intelligence, deep and analytical and unexpectedly tender. And Jaxon... Jaxon lay on the floor where Riven's dagger had struck him, not fatally but incapacitating, his hand still reaching toward her, his eyes still burning with obsession that had found its ending in the bonds he had tried to force and failed to control.

Madam Vanderbilt was certainly happy to see that Willow was willing to help her cousin out. At noon… Maisie flipped through the list of ingredients. Xander sighed helplessly. “Ms. Vanderbilt, Jade Mountain Co. is facing a shortage of rare rough stones. We can’t purchase rough stones like aquamarine, tanzanite, golden emerald, black opal, and topaz from them.”

And then, the curtains parted for the jewelry segment. Resting on a velvet cushion beneath a sharp spotlight was an exquisite, antique necklace. It was a masterpiece of delicate platinum work, holding a massive, teardrop-shaped violet tanzanite stone, surrounded by a halo of brilliant, uncut pink diamonds that looked like frozen droplets of fire. The moment the spotlight hit the stone, I noticed Aurelia’s eyes instantly widened. The ambient light reflected in her amber irises, and she leaned forward just a fraction, completely captivated by the rare, violet glow of the gem.

I pointed to where we had seen the cuprite pendant and casually noted how many males I could see watching us. “Of course! It’s a stunning piece, isn’t it?” The clerk beamed, scurrying out to go and get it. “It is a Marquise cut and a little over fifteen carats; truly a showstopper.” She brought it over for us and Lucy gently ran her finger over the stone. “Cuprite this large is hard to find, so the price reflects that.” She pointed out. “What do you think?” I asked Lucy. “It’s certainly breathtaking.” She conceded.

Niklaus and I exchanged a nervous glance, as we attempted to use our bracelets for the first time. Niklaus pressed the stone and it seemed to pulsate up his arm and then connect to his mind as he saw a three-dimensional image of King Abatrose, *Is everything ok?* he asked,*yes, Raven is developing some issues, her Atlantis DNA seemed to be merging with her Vampire DNA making her more powerful and her Siren Abilities are also magnifying when she was first tested she only had 50% Atlantian, she was tested again this morning and she is now at 85% of everything, our doctor can't explain it and she wishes to speak with you and if you're willing she could get a sample of your DNA to compare with

I tell them with a concerned look on my face. “You were poisoned. Someone slipped wulfenite into your water canister,” dad says through gritted teeth. My eyes widen in surprise, “Wulfenite? Where the hell did someone get wulfenite?” I ask in disbelief. Wulfenite is this rare mineral that is found in shades of reds, oranges, or yellows. It’s usually too thin and sensitive to be cut for jewellery, so faceted pieces end up as collector’s items. It’s not significant to humans or other supernatural creatures, but to a mutolupus, it’s highly toxic. If it doesn’t turn you insane, it kills you.

However, the larger half revealed a stunning shade of violet, rich and elegant. "The value's through the roof... It's violet jade, Master Rinz, you're rolling in it!" Leid could not contain his excitement. "Violet jade, can you believe it? So rare and so right. This kid's hit the jackpot!" "Who would have guessed? A quick cut and bam, the color pops and the value skyrockets. If only I had known, I would have snapped it up myself!" The crowd of onlookers was seething with envy. Tiger and his crew were slack-jawed, clueless about the significance of violet jade but smart enough to know it meant big bucks.