Chapter 15

The sun bathed the meadow in golden light, and the pendant of the necklace captured the glint of its rays as Amelia's father dangled it in front of her. Birds chirped merrily in the nearby trees, and a gentle breeze rustled the grass beneath their feet. Amelia's eyes sparkled like emeralds, mirroring the crystal-shaped crescent pendant. "It's so beautiful, Papa." Her father's smile was as warm as the sun itself. "I had it made just for you, my little wolf." Her eyes twinkled with even more excitement. "So, I get to wear it forever?" With great tenderness, her father placed the necklace around her neck, and the pendant hung gracefully above her heart. "Yes, my little wolf. As long as this necklace is around your neck, I will always be here with you, and I'll always protect you." The peaceful scene of her childhood turned surreal and fleeting as she instinctively touched the necklace around her neck, its once comforting weight now a reminder of her dire situation. The growls of the