Are you okay?” Mason asked, his voice gentle as he reached out to touch my arm.
I nodded, unable to find the words to express the whirlwind of emotions swirling inside me. "I-I think so," I managed to whisper, my voice barely audible above the noise of the hallway.
Mason's hand tightened around mine, offering me silent comfort and support.
Feeling his touch, I couldn't help but feel a sense of reassurance wash over me. Despite the chaos that had just unfolded, his presence beside me was a source of strength that I couldn't deny.
"Thank you, Mason," I murmured, my voice tinged with gratitude. "For standing up for me back there. You didn't have to..."
Mason's gaze softened, his eyes meeting mine with a depth of understanding that made my heart flutter. "Elena, you don't have to thank m
