Chapter 143

“Grandma, the things I’ve brought you aren’t something you could just pick up from any old store. You wouldn’t find these on a high street,” Elara said, lowering her gaze and speaking with careful emphasis.

Her fingers deftly untied the bag, revealing what looked at first like a simple wooden box, crafted from richly grained walnut.

She opened it. Inside, a layer of deep velvet cushioned several p