Verity's POV

The dining hall felt different this morning. Everyone sat at their assigned places but the air was thick with things no one was saying out loud.

Servants moved quietly around the table refilling goblets and replacing empty platters but even they seemed nervous like they knew something bad was waiting to happen.

I sat between Cassian and Caleb which felt safer than being anywhere near my family. Across from me Felicity smiled sweetly at everyone who looked her way but I could ...