Raena, caught off guard, blinked in surprise. "Alone? Why?" she asked, her brows furrowing in confusion.
In a flash, Vladimir was on his feet, stepping in front of Raena like a wall, his intent clear. His voice turned icy. "If you've got something to say to her, you can say it in front of all of us."
Jaun maintained his position, resolute and firm. "This is important, Vlad. It's between me and Raena. I'm not here to argue."
The tension in the room was thick, almost electric, as Raena felt the palpable energy crackling between the two boys. For a fleeting moment, she found herself at a loss for words, her gaze flicking between Vladimir, who was visibly agitated, his fists clenching tightly at his sides, and Jaun, whose expression was serious and unyielding.
