Shining Diamonds Seventeen Novels & Stories

He held it between us, snapping it open with a sharp *click*. Inside sat a ring that defied every tradition of Oakhaven high society. It wasn't the clear, brilliant diamond Julian had used to 'mark' me as his property. This was a **Black Diamond**—a raw, jagged, five-carat stone that seemed to swallow the light of the hallway. It was surrounded by a halo of small, blood-red rubies that looked like droplets of frozen fire. I hesitated, my hand hovering in the air. The sheer weight of what this represented—a contract that bound my life to the most dangerous man in the city—suddenly felt very real.

she said. After a few long moments, Sebastian drew back slightly, reaching into his suit pocket. He pulled out a small box. The ring inside gleamed under the candlelight, a brilliant 5-carat round-cut diamond, clear and perfectly cut, set in a platinum band that sparkled with subtle pavé diamonds along the sides. Even under the stars, with the gentle music floating around them, the sight of him kneeling, powerful, influential, yet vulnerable, was striking, intimate, and unforgettable.

I heard him asks what I just finished reading on the glittering board in front of me and I squint only to find Ferd kneeling down with one knee with a small ring box opened and showcasing a diamond ring. I gasp and covered my mouth to avoid those insects flying into my mouth. As if that wasn't enough, I just noticed both of us were standing in the middle of a carved Love-shape lights and roses surrounding us. "Oh my God!" I gosh out with wobbling legs. I couldn't stand anymore if not I'll embarrass myself and faint right now, instead I went on my knees in tears.

Just like Zane, they had no clue about what happened in the walls of the horrid mansion I've spent the last decade trapped in. I wonder how they're dealing with it all right now? Even if I'll ever see them again... "Let's get you settled in." Luciano sighed as they both dragged my luggage in. I stepped in behind them and my jaw might've hit the floor when I saw the room. I might've been used to a big house but not a big room. Raul had me sleeping on what could pass for a shithole. It was a beautiful heather grey theme with silver colour for all of the furniture. Everything had what looked like real diamonds on them. From the diamond-embedded headboard to the door knobs. There were also LED l

They were assigned to specific departments related to each of the enchantment department's sub-departments. Xasha stood in front of a large forging platform. Upon it was the million degrees furnace burning at maximum heat. He put on his goggles and took a deep breath to calm his nerves as he prepared himself mentally, distractions could be deadly so he had to remain focused. He tossed Brown Diamonds, Obsidian Diamonds, blood-stained viper steel, and a few other alloys into the furnace.

The exact moment Dominic saw me join in, a proud, radiant smile broke across his face. "Let's see that energy!" he shouted to the crowd, and before I even realized it, several high-tempo songs had already flown by. Dominic's vibrant, unyielding energy was completely infectious; it didn't take long for that same spark to catch fire within me, rippling out through every single person dancing in the court.

“I’m so proud of you.” Relief hit me hard. “But,” she added softly, “what does it mean?” There it was. “It means distance,” I said. “Eventually. Maybe sooner than we thought.” She nodded, absorbing it. “And?” she asked. “And I don’t want to decide like you’re not part of the equation,” I said. “Even if the answer doesn’t go the way we want.” Her breath caught. “That’s all I ever wanted,” she said quietly. We sat there, hands entwined, both aware that loving at seventeen wasn’t about promises that lasted forever.

Blinded by the light, that I knew was shooting to the heavens from within, I held on strong, knowing deep down inside of me that my Goddess’ side wouldn’t hurt me because ultimately, she was a part of me. Tears began to fall from the corners of my eyes, as the pain was on the verge of unbearable, but I clenched my hand tightly around the moonstone, making a fist, as my other hand did so too. Screams began to fill the air from not just Tonya, but also her mother, telling Selena to stop this madness, but thankfully Selena didn’t submit to their pleas, because at that moment I could feel something happening deep inside of me.

"Oh, my God. Joanna are you alright?. . . Did they hurt you. . ." The caller groaned. "I don't have time for this ma'am. Listen carefully, if you want to see your sister alive then you'll have to give us the sum of ten million dollars." My eyes shone, ten million? "We'll send you the location. Be there in 36 hours and no more." "Ten million? Where would I get such a huge amount from? Please let her go. We don't have that. . ." I trembled as tears gathered in my eyes.