Andria's POV
Liara hesitated, then sighed. "I don't know. It's like I'm standing between two cliffs. One side is everything I should want: duty, fate, and the bond.
The other is everything I feel, anger, disgust and betrayal. I feel like I would be betraying my friendship just by being his mate."
"The bond doesn't define who you are. You do, so you have to choose which side favors you," I said.
Liara's eyes softened as she looked between us. "You three really are the worst influence."
Becca grinned. "And best friends."
"Let's get back to our dorms now, shall we?" I said, standing up from my seat.
The cafeteria was nearly empty by now. Deep within me, I knew precisely where Zade walked off to, and Athena wanted to go over to the duel hall where he could be, to find out how he felt.
But Andria wasn't having it. He could suffer the worst for all she cares.
I think I would be performing that day," Liara finally admits
