Dash squeezed my hand and then released it. “Good.” He reached into his pocket and pulled out a necklace. It looked like a locket of sorts. Gold metal with an etched design on the front. “This is for you.” “Dash…that looks expensive.” He shook his head. “It’s been in my family for generations. There are some herbs inside that help with protection. It’ll make me feel better if you wear it.” “Herbs for protection…” Dash shrugged. “I’ve got a thing for plants. My mom did, too. They have so many properties that go beyond beauty, healing of the mind and body and warding off things.”
