Aerin's eyes light up as she opens the wooden box, revealing a delicate, crystal pendant nestled in a bed of soft fabric.
Aerin
Gasp!
Narrator
Her fingers trembling as she lifts the pendant out of the box.
Aerin
"Elder Oak, this is...this is a Moonstone of Protection!"
Narrator
she exclaims, her voice full of wonder.
Elder Oak nods, his eyes twinkling.
Elder OAK
"Aye, Aerin. The village elder's wife, Eluned, crafted it herself. 'This is said to ward off harm and bring peace to the wearer."
Narrator
Thorne's face sets in a determined expression
Thorne
.
"Our little one will wear it always, then."
Aerin fastens the pendant around your neck, the crystal settling against your tiny chest. You feel a strange, soothing energy emanate from it, as if it's already working its magic.
Narrator
As the four of you share a warm moment
A loud knock at the door breaks the tranquility. Thorne's expression darkens, and he rises to answer it.
Aerin
"Who could that be?"( Aerin whispers,) her brow furrowed with concern.
You sense a sudden tension in the air, as if the very atmosphere has shifted.
Narrator
What do you do?
A) Let out a soft cry, sensing the tension
B) Reach for Thorne's hand, seeking comfort
C) Gaze up at Aerin, seeking reassurance
D) Try to sit up, wanting to see what's happening
Choose your response: write in comments before reading the next chapter :-)
Comments
Venus
Plots nice
2024-05-24
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