EVELARA The hall was completely silent, except Alexander’s sobs and Lauren's coaxing words, while Eryx pressed against me, his small fists clenching my dress, storm-grey eyes blazing with fury. Seeing the situation tensing more the guards had already cleared the area, so thankfully people didn't really listen to the words now. Yet still… Otherwise, this situation would basically expose my connection with Callum Brooksbane, which wouldn't be pleasant enough with the current rumours flying around. Lauren eventually stood up, her eyes falling on the sturdy guards and then finally landing on me, and she stiffened. For a second, her eyes widened with disbelief and then they narrowed at me… “You—what are you doing here?” Lauren raised a brow, pointing at her accusingly. By no

