Chapter 79 The Gift

• Clink…
• The sound of glasses clashed in harmony before each retracted to its holder. Red wine sloshed back and forth, brushing against the glass brim. The deep red mirrored the color of her lips.
• Iris took a deep breath, feeling the weight of the moment. She couldn’t quite remember how long she had been there, listening to the laughter of her father and stepmother as they reveled in the news of her engagement. She had come by to show them the ring but also to spark a bit of tension after Autumn's recent accusations.