We’d been feeling and experiencing the same things.
As we approached the doors, they opened, and Brock came strolling through. He stopped when he saw Donovan and me together. “What’s going on here?”
I wanted to say “school project,” but that would hurt Donovan. I was at a loss as to how to explain this away.
“Sadie and I are hanging out together.” Donovan lifted his chin and stared the alpha heir down.
“Hanging out?” Brock tilted his head back and looked at me. “Is that true?”
“Yeah.” I wanted to avert my gaze, but that would make me look as if I were submitting or ashamed. I wasn’t doing anything truly wrong. Dad and he considered associating with weaklings wrong. However, if I didn’t stand behind Donovan, it would undo our progress.
“What would your father say?” Brock placed his fe
