Chapter 23:A Shopping Spree and a Stalemate

(Scarlett's POV) The crystal chandeliers of Celestial Jewels cast prismatic rainbows across the polished marble floors as I strolled through the most exclusive jewelry store in the Silvermoon Trading Center. Alexander's black credit card felt warm in my hand, almost humming with potential. "May I assist you, Miss Winters?" A sleek she-wolf with immaculate makeup appeared at my side, her practiced smile widening as she recognized me. "I'm looking for something... special," I replied, my eyes scanning the glass cases filled with glittering treasures. The saleswoman – Veronica, according to her name tag – practically vibrated with excitement. "We've just received a shipment of moon-gold from the Northern mountains. Very rare, very powerful." She led me to a display case where necklaces and bracelets gleamed with an otherworldly light, the enchanted gold capturing and amplifying the wearer's wolf energy. "This piece," she said, removing a stunning collar-style necklace embedded with