I stepped in, keeping my head high even as my stomach churned. Aiden stood near his desk, his broad shoulders tense, his piercing eyes locking onto mine the moment I walked in.
For a moment, he said nothing, his gaze sweeping over me before landing on my bandaged hands. His jaw tightened, and I could see the fury building in his expression.
"What happened to your hands?" he demanded, his voice like a growl.
I hesitated, trying to find the words, but nothing came.
"Leon!" he barked, his voice echoing through the room.
The door opened almost immediately, and Leon stepped in, his expression neutral but his posture defensive.
“Didn't I tell you to explain the rules to her?” Aiden asked, his tone sharp.
“I did,” Leon replied, his voice calm. “But I also warned you she's stubborn. She wen
