Yet the spoiled beauty pretended envy and sweetness, “Luna Freya lives such a blessed life now. Alpha Riven adores you endlessly. You wouldn’t mind me taking this necklace, right?”
When Sorenna’s provocative words rang out, Kael clutched the hem of Freya’s cloak. “Mom… why don’t we just let Sorenna take that necklace? We already have so many treasures in the Manor.”
Freya’s lips curved in a strained smile. “What if this is the only one my heart refuses to yield?”
She had never cared for adornments blessed by the Moon Goddess, but this time she would not retreat.
Riven gave her hand a reassuring squeeze before flicking Kael’s forehead with gentle reprimand.
“In this family, we honor what your mother wants. How could you ask to give away the item she desires?”
He lifted his bidding token once more. In the end, Riven won the Eternal Heart for seventy-five hundred thousand moon credits.
Sorenna’s cheeks flushed crimson. Her eyes shimmered with angry tears as she stormed out of the grand hall.
Riven exhaled deeply, rising as if to chase after her. Before leaving, he bent and pressed a kiss to Freya’s forehead. “I’ll collect the necklace… and get Kael some warm moon-milk on the way.”