C17 Impossible To Ignore

ALESSIA

Right now, I felt like the ground should open up and swallow me whole.

Why did I run out? I should have stood my ground.

My eyes slowly shifted to them. They sat comfortably on each sofa with their arms folded across their chests, waiting—no, expecting—an explanation.

We were now in their private suite.

The woman had been paid and escorted out by one of the guards