Verity's POV

Morning light poured through the windows of my chambers and I sat on the edge of the bed staring at my hands. Caleb stood across from me with his arms crossed and his expression caught somewhere between hope and frustration.

"Try again," he said quietly.

I opened my mouth and tried to force the words out. Anything. Even just a sound but nothing came. My throat worked and my lips moved but there was only silence.

I slammed my fist against the mattress and shook my head.

Caleb ...