---- "Oh, she's Shadow Pack's healer. But look at that ruby necklace-doesn't it look exactly like the healing stone Alpha Kieran bought at the auction?" The speaker clapped a hand over her mouth too late. Everyone stared at Kieran and me in uncomfortable silence. Scarlett smiled graciously. "Don't be silly. This is just a regular gemstone my boyfriend gave me. Nothing expensive-red is just my lucky color. I value the sentiment more than the cost. Though really, who could compete with Alpha's devotion? No gift compares to a life-saving elixir." She paused at the door. "I won't keep you. I have a date tonight." Kieran's voice carried clear displeasure. "Dr. White, in the future, please dress more appropriately when you come to see me. And don't comment on my relationship with my mate. You're not worthy." His protective display quickly restored the party's cheerful atmosphere. But my heart had sunk to ---- the ocean floor. Standing close to Scarlett, I was the only one who could see the brilliant fire reflecting from the ruby at her throat. My phone buzzed with new messages. "He said this stone reminds him of my wolf's eyes. He was mesmerized the first time he saw them." "T love it too. What about you, Luna?" "The one and only life-saving elixir-want to bet whether there's really just one?"