"What's that on your wrist?" Zander finally asked, his gaze falling on the delicate bracelet around Flora's hand. He was certain she hadn't been wearing it yesterday when they'd met.
The two of them were now sat quietly on a stone bench outside the Moon Goddess Temple.
Flora glanced down at the bracelet, her fingers brushing lightly over its charm. "Oh… someone gave this to me," she admitted softly. "You could say it's meant to protect me."
"I see," Zander murmured, though his eyes lingered on it with curiosity. After a moment, he shifted the conversation. "And how's your sister doing?"
Flora's lips curved into a small but genuine smile. "Amelie is well. She has a loving husband and a family that cherishes her. She's only two months away from giving birth now. Everyone is so eager to welcome the pup."
