Verity's pov

Cassian stepped closer his hand toward me, palm open, waiting.

For a moment, neither of us moved. Caleb stood beside me, his jaw tightening ever so slightly, eyes flicking between his brother and me. The air grew heavy with tension as they all waited for my decision.

I had been caught in the middle of both brothers yet again. This was more than picking who would escort me to my quarters but more like picking who to spend the rest of my life with.

Stupid males. I cussed in my ...