Fuck this

Before either of us could say another word, the door creaked open, and we both froze. 

"Well, well, what do we have here?" Leora's voice cut through the tension, laced with unmistakable amusement. 

"Shit," I muttered under my breath, quickly scrambling off Aeliana. My heart was pounding, a mix of frustration and something I didn't want to name flooding my system. 

Aeliana straightened her clothes, cheeks flushed, but her eyes flicked toward me with a look I couldn't decipher. 

Leora raised an eyebrow, clearly enjoying our discomfort. "Getting cozy, are we?" she teased, her tone light but with an edge that made me want to bolt.

"Nothing happened," I snapped, the words coming out harsher than I intended. I needed to get out of there, needed to clear my head. Without waiting for a response, I pushed past Leora and stormed out of the room, my steps quick and heavy.