As I took a step toward the door, I heard voices outside. Quickly, I put on a cheerful face, trying to mask my inner turmoil.
I opened the door, and there stood Liza and Kaitlyn, both smiling brightly.
"Kimberly, how are you doing?" Liza asked, her smile warm, though I sensed there was more behind it.
"I'm fine. Please, come in," I replied, matching their smiles as I welcomed them inside.
We sat down on the floor, the room feeling a bit too quiet for my liking. That's when Kaitlyn spoke up.
"Kimberly, I want to ask you something. Can I?" Her voice was hesitant, her expression mixed with curiosity and concern.
"Of course, you can ask anything," I replied, though I had a feeling I knew where this was going.
Kaitlyn wasted no time. "What happened at the Alpha's dinner last night? Tell us everything!"
I froze, completely shocked. How did they know about that? I hadn't told anyone, and I was sure I'd left the room quietly last night.
