Kaleigh and Olivia whipped around to face none other than Elias. They looked just as surprised as Alyssa to see him standing there with his arms crossed over his chest.
"You're new. Just letting her know that I don't tolerate disrespect," Kaleigh replied as she turned back toward Alyssa to smirk at her.
Alyssa felt her heart start to sink. Kaleigh was going to turn Elias against her. She wouldn't even be surprised if Elias jumped in on the attack too. He didn't exactly have the nicest look to him. With his dark eyes and lean muscular build, he looked more like a threat than anything.
"You're the only one being disrespectful," Elias replied, making everyone's eyes widen.
"Excuse me?" Kaleigh said as she narrowed her eyes.
Alyssa could hardly hear over the rapid and loud beating of her heart. He actually stood up for her. He didn't agree with her. She didn't expect that at all, but then again, she didn't know this guy. He could be anyone.
