"It is a small token for you," Damian said as he took several steps toward her.
Eilika stepped forward to meet him. She accepted the velvet box from his hands, feeling the weight of the gift. "Thank you," she replied softly.
"Will you not look?" he asked, a faint, rare smile touching his lips. "What if the design does not please you?" He inclined his head, urging her to unveil the contents.
She complied, lifting the lid. Nestled against the dark velvet lining was a breathtaking necklace. It had brilliant, clear diamonds interlaced with deep, forest-green emeralds that seemed to glow in the lamplight. Her eyes widened, shimmering with the reflection of the stones as she looked up at Damian in silent wonder.
"It is… mesmerizing," she murmured, a genuine smile breaking across her face. "I have never seen such a piece."
