The Phoenix Brooch

Three noble heirs wait for my choice at the Phoenix Celebration. Marcus has a panther's shadow; Andrew, griffin wings; Kevin, a quiet owl. Everyone believes I will choose Marcus—including me. I held the phoenix brooch I made for him, ready to seal our future. Then I saw him with Lauren behind the garden rocks. My heart shattered. My choice will not be the man I loved. It will be the man I can trust.