Supernova (Renegades, #3)

by Marissa Meyer

“What does this have to do with my bracelet? Are you telling me that this is the central core of that star that exploded or something?” “Of course not. I’m only pointing out that your father gathered and used that raw energy, which is possibly the most powerful substance in our galaxy. He made the helmet, among other things, and he made this magnificent gem as well.” She opened her hands to reveal Nova’s bracelet. Nova frowned. “No, no. My dad made the bracelet, but the gem was made by—” “Adrian Everhart? Oh, I saw.” Nova flushed self-consciously. “The mural was remarkable, but no. How do I explain this?” Millie rubbed her thumb over the star. “As one of his final acts while still alive, your father made this bracelet, yes?” “Right.” “Well, the setting was not left empty because he ran out of time to complete it. In fact, he had already created the gem that was intended to fill the setting some months before, and hid it where he did not think anyone would ever find it.” Leaning forward, Millie pressed a finger against Nova’s heart. “He hid it inside of you.”