I had not intended to love either of them.
I covered my mouth with my hands, looking between both Paeris and Cage as my brain spun. I knew Lorelei was probably watching from a distance, waiting to see how I would react and ready to swoop in as soon as I had made my decision.
Why did she choose me?
I had asked myself this same question to Paeris the night before. It was then that he decided it would be safest if she stayed behind, safe. She was only a warrior a few months, while I had been a Champion my whole life.
We sealed our own fate.
I moved behind them, untying their binds one at a time and backing up to let them jump to their feet. It was Cage that embraced me first, tears staining his dirty cheeks. "I thought you were dead."
It was strange to feel claimed and connected to hi
