DALIA'S POV
I left the room after a while and went in search of Jules. I checked her room first, but she wasn't there. I tried calling her phone again, but she rang like the last few calls, and she still didn't pick up.
I got a feeling that she was avoiding me, but I wasn't going to relent. I had to talk to her. As I came out, a lot of pack members were hanging around doing their thing. My eyes scanned the area, and I noticed they all had their eyes on me. I almost shrank back into myself; the urge to return to my room was very strong as I stood under their unwavering gaze.
“Don't shy away; you did nothing wrong. You should always be bold, especially when you have done nothing wrong.” My mother's words rang in my mind.
“Now straighten your back, square your shoulders, and raise your h
