Her bright eyes widened as I stood before her, drenched and holding her precious necklace, which I had retrieved from the bottom of the lake.

What an ungrateful girl, I thought as she snatched it from my hand without a hint of gratitude.

Before she could leave, I reached out and grabbed her wrist to stop her. “Not even a simple thank you?” My cold gaze remained unwavered as she glared back at me.