“What the f**k?!” Kent suddenly exclaimed, his voice cutting through the hum of conversation. Everyone turned to follow his gaze, confusion rippling through the group like a shockwave.
Before anyone could process what was happening, Jacob shot to his feet, closely followed by Landon and Brady. The three of them rushed toward the commotion, where Sam was swinging wildly at Benjamin.
“Oh my god,” I breathed, my hand instinctively rising to my throat. The words barely escaped my lips, and I heard Jess mutter something similar behind me, her voice tinged with disbelief.
Benjamin dodged a punch, moving fluidly behind Sam. Despite the chaos, his fists remained unclenched, his body language defensive rather than aggressive. He made no move to retaliate. When Sam lunged at him again, Benjamin c
