She reached up and slowly and carefully took off the delicate gold necklace that hung around her neck, as if she were testing the waters. She held it out and let it hang from her fingers.
'This is what my husband gave me when he proposed to me...' She wore a small, happy smile on her lips. 'I guess this is fine...'
'As long as the sign of my husband's love is here with me, then there's nothing that comes in our way.'
But then Elaris had a confused look on her face as she looked at the necklace hanging from her fingers. There was a fight going on in her head.
Some of her was excited about the idea of this daring, scandalous game, but another part of her wasn't sure if she was too old, too married, or too... It was appropriate to do something so brave.
The wine she drank made her feel lighter, braver, and less held back than she had in years. She swayed a little on her feet and laughed softly at how silly and exciting the moment was.
