Rio Jewel Bird Novels & Stories

But then… I saw it. A necklace, displayed inside a glass case, slowly rolled onto the platform. But this wasn't just any necklace. It was a sculpted masterpiece. The chain was crafted from delicate rose gold, but the pendant took my breath away. It was an intricate design of a phoenix, wings spread wide, each feather embedded with tiny sapphires and diamonds. In the center of the phoenix was a fiery ruby that glowed under the spotlight. "Victor," I said softly, tugging at his sleeve. "Look at that."