Laura's Locket, A Dantonville Chronicle

A short story about a silver locket, a mysterious young man and a fated meeting.


When eighteen-year-old Laura Anne Dantonville goes on her end-of-school trip to Italy, she is accompanied by her two best friends, Beth and Angie. As soon as they arrive in Sorrento, she meets the mysterious—and devastatingly handsome—Philippe. He is gallant and charming, and Laura loses her heart. Their meetings are brief and secret, and Philippe gives her a lovely silver locket. She swears to wear it always. Until one night…


This short story takes place some years before BLOODGIFTED and reveals more of Laura and Philippe's history.