“Am I supposed to wear it now? Or is it for after we are married?” “You know,” Shane said, “I have no idea. I just thought I should have a ring for this.” Ilya handed the ring back to Shane, then loosened and removed his necktie. He opened the top buttons of his shirt, then reached back and unclasped the gold chain around his neck. He removed it, then held out his palm for the ring. “Oh,” Shane said, then handed him the ring. Ilya slipped it onto the chain until it nudged up against the crucifix pendant that had been his mother’s.
