His pack of hyenas immediately stepped forward, chiming in all at once.
One said, "Celeste, Damian really has nothing going on with that assistant. A man as accomplished as him is bound to have women throwing themselves at him. Just be understanding; his heart belongs to you completely!"
I retorted, "So he just made that 'mistake any man could make,' right? Well, I'm an accomplished woman myself, and I have no shortage of men around me. How come no one is 'understanding' of me?" As I spoke, I tightened my grip on Kael's arm, smiling defiantly.
Another piped up, "Celeste, we've all grown up together. We've all seen how you and Damian have been in love for years. After over a decade of friendship, do you really have the heart to just end it?"
"If you have the heart to lie through your te
