I pulled out his bracelet.You'd better take this, I said.He shook his head. I still need to take off, track down answers. Keep it.But it's important to you.Proving I mean it when I say I'll be back.My cheeks heated and I pressed it into his hand. Please. I don't want to lose it.He took it. Before I could pull my hand back, he caught my wrist and tied the bracelet around it.Problem solved.
In this excerpt from Kelley Armstrong's "The Gathering," the characters are engaged in an emotionally charged moment regarding a bracelet. One character attempts to give the bracelet back, believing it holds significant meaning for the other. Despite his insistence on keeping it for later, she argues its importance, showing her desire to maintain a connection. This highlights her commitment and the emotional stakes involved in their relationship.
The scene escalates when...
