Bailey POV
Something stirs inside me at Orion's words, something that I had been running away from.
Ever since Orion saved my ass that night, I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel something.
Maybe at first it wasn't attraction but along the way, things changed.
From the way he looked at me, the way he listened at me, the way he made me feel safe.
But that doesn't change what everyone else thinks.
I look away, unsure if I can answer Orion that.
"I need to make a statement," I say suddenly. "I need to explain…"
"Explain what?" Talia cuts in, her voice gentle but firm.
“Bailey, anything you say right now will be twisted. That stupid skank has already set the narrative. If you try to defend yourself, people will say you're making excuses."
Talia explains.
I know she is making sense
