Two Outcasts, One Empire — Episode 4

Broke free, chest heaving, glaring down at them like I wanted to kill them. Give me a lesson, I'm giving it right back to you. He groaned as the other backed off with his hands raised. Whoa, you really got angry? We were just messing around.

I straightened and dusted myself off. off. If any of you are already in love with someone else, go tell my father. He's the one pushing this arrangement. But he's not going to force anyone. You know that. All they had to do was be honest. Dad would find another way. So why wouldn't any of them just

say something? I turned to leave, but a strong hand grabbed my wrist. Oh, so now you're scared? Weren't you desperate to have all three of us before? His grip tightened.

His tone full of mockery. You were practically throwing yourself at me before. Don't tell me you're backing out now. If you've made up your mind, say it.

Everyone already knows. That's what you were crying to your dad about, right? Relax. You'll find out when everyone else does.

I pulled my hand free and turned to leave.