Chapter 180: Caught 

LIANA

"What are you two doing here?" I blurted out, my voice betraying a mixture of surprise and anxiety.

Zaylen's expression was a mix of concern and disapproval as he glanced between Sara and me. "We can ask you both the same question," he replied evenly, his voice tinged with a hint of reproach. "Weren't you about to have a fun girls’ night with Sara? Is this your idea of fun?"

Zaylen's protective instincts were as sharp as ever, and I knew we had some explaining to do.

Before I could respond, Jordan stepped forward, his presence adding another layer of tension to the already charged atmosphere.

"No, Zay, you are wrong," he interjected smoothly, his voice calm but laced with a hint of amusement. "They were just about to chill at home and binge-watch movies."

Zaylen nodded with a mocking smile. “Oh, right. They both told us different things."

I exchanged a panicked glance with Sara, our disguises suddenly feeling flimsy under the scrutiny of our significant others. James might not