_Alina's POV_
Juliet handed me the drink and gave me a small, grateful smile. "Thank you for understanding earlier, Alina. I was so scared to tell you about Caspian and me. I thought you might judge me or think less of me."
I shook my head, squeezing her hand reassuringly. "Juliet, you're my best friend. I might not understand everything about b**m, but I trust you. I know you wouldn't do anything that wasn't right for you."
"It means the world to me that you're so supportive. I was so worried about what you would think."
I smiled, trying to lighten the mood. "Well, I might be a bit clueless about some things, but I’m here for you, no matter what. Just promise me that you’ll keep me in the loop if you ever feel uncomfortable or if things get out of hand."
Juliet nodded, he
