As soon as he breaks the news to Zerra, she pulls her hand away from him, her face twisting in anger.

“Did I hear that right?” she asks, her voice rising. “You can’t be serious with what you just said?”

“Calm down and listen to me,” Raven tries, hoping to ease the tension.

“Don’t tell me to calm down! You’re seriously going to do that with her? And what about us?” she snaps.

“You’re getting the wrong idea,” he says quickly. “I’m only doing this for the sake of ...