The Future Queen

(Neva’s POV)

It was the first day of exams, and my nerves were buzzing before I left my room. I had just pulled on my school sweater when Aunt Vespa knocked and stepped inside, holding a small white box.

She handed it to me without saying anything at first. When I opened it, I found a white bracelet with a smooth, shimmering oval-shaped stone set in the center.

"I made this for you," she said, pla