Without asking, he moved behind her and brushed her hair over her shoulder. Drawing the necklace around her neck, he fastened the clasp. The amber felt cool against her sweltering skin. Lifting it, she rotated the pendant, watching as it caught the light. “It’s lovely.” Before she could change her mind, she dug into her pocket and shoved the rest of the coins into his hand.

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