Everyone froze in place. Even Ciara forgot to catch her breath when her eyes met Godrick’s.

His brown eyes looked at her with seriousness. This was the first time she saw his serious expression that made her heart flutter.

“How?” he asked.

“Ca—can I think about it first?”

“No,” he refused. “You have to answer it now.”

“Godrick,” Maila interrupted. “We don’t have time for this.”

“Then you guys can go first. Ciara and I will catch up.”

Ciara frowned amid her shock. “Why did you suddenly invite me?” she braved herself to ask.

Godrick stood up, still clutching her hand, then smiled with a tilt of his head. He...