I watched Daniel stutter, probably at loss at what to say, but I could also see the relief on his face. He had gotten the best deal out of the three of us.

I looked at Noah. He wasn’t happy, but I knew it was because Dora had been chosen for Daniel.

I couldn’t stomach the sight, so ignoring the consequences of walking out on my father, I stood up and walked out of the room, fuming silently, not believing that this was happening, not understanding either why I was acting this way.

I banged the door on its hinges when I stepped into my room, anger riding over me...