Jovita's POV

I glanced from my besties to Uriel. For some reason, I was feeling quite eerie around him, and I could tell something about him was different. My besties nodded in encouragement.

“Lunch is okay”, I said, managing a smile.

I wasn't sure about this decision. My guts were screaming a loud no, and my inner voice was reminding me of Jayden and I’s agreement. I was to meet with Uriel only under his watch.

I struggled off the voice. As much as I didn't want another fight to occur between us, I didn't like the idea of him telling me what to do. I was a full-grown adult...