I met Mark in the lobby of the hotel and instantly threw my hands around his neck, kissing him deeply. I was bouncing with energy and excitement. Mark picked me up and twirled me around before setting me down. We were both laughing madly. Anyone looking at us would probably have been nauseated by the scene.
“So I take it the meeting went well?” Mark asked after we calmed down.
I pulled the medallion out of my pocket, still covered in cloth, and handed it to him. “It did. Surprisingly well, actually.”
Mark looked confused for a moment as he grabbed the item. He removed the cloth, and his face froze. He looked up at me with tears sitting on the brim of his eyes. “How did you manage to get this?”
I smiled, my heart aching at his tears. “I think it’s supposed to be a peace offering.”
Mark
