Val takes me to her den. Due to her high rank, she gets her own.
I've never been in here. It's basic, but comfortable. I think about how much better I'd sleep if I didn't have to listen to Tomasina and Alia snoring every night.
“What are we doing here?” I ask as I step inside.
“Getting some privacy.”
She shuts the door behind her and bolts the lock. Then she walks over to her desk and flicks on the light.
She takes a sheet of paper out the drawer and lies it on the desk.
“What’s that for?” I ask.
“You’re going to write your mate a letter.”
"A letter?"
"A break-up letter. Tell him you don't like the ultimatum he gave you."
My heart flies into my throat.
“What?" I cry. "I can’t do that!”
“You can,” she insists, “and you will.”
She pulls the chair out for me.
I sit heavily and
