章 179: Embarrassing

Eliana watched Leo with worried eyes, her heart still pounding from the whirlwind of emotions. Her lips tingled, a sweet reminder of the unexpected kiss.

She watched him as he pulled the heavy door open. "Everyone, you can come back in here now." he bellowed, his voice carrying through the halls like thunder.

Moments later, footsteps echoed from down the corridor. Eliana's heart rate spiked again, her eyes darting toward the entrance. She wasn't ready to face them again with their accusing glares, the whispered judgments. Her fingers trembled, and she quickly shoved them behind her back.

One by one, the pack members filed in. Their eyes were glittering with curiosity. 

Leo moved to the center of the room, his arms folded across his chest. His gaze swept over everyone, his jaw tight with authority. "Listen up," he growled, his eyes sharp as blades. "Eliana is innocent."

A wave of murmurs and gasps filled the room.