Red didn't know what to do with herself. She desperately wanted to spend time with Trey. Banter with Trey had become how she de-stressed when the world became too real. She reviewed how he had been careful to ask Lizzy's permission while questioning her, and he did it without knowing anything about Lizzy. He was sensitive and caring, so much more than just a brain. Life after the revolution felt possible because of him.

Her body wanted to lose itself in his arms. But she couldn't. She ...