Adah walked up to the boys in a manner that was frightening. Her expression was calm, but there was an intensity in her eyes that sent a chill down their spines.
“What were you guys discussing with that girl?” she asked, her voice low, almost threatening.
Cold sweat dripped down their spines. Victory, who always prided himself on his composure, gulped nervously. Destiny, too, looked uneasy. Neither of them knew how to answer.
“Nothing,” they both said in unison, their voices betraying their anxiety.
Adah’s sharp gaze lingered on them, her eyes scanning their faces for any sign of deceit. They remained silent, hoping she would drop the topic. After what felt like an eternity, she finally broke the tension.
“Okay, let’s go,” she said, her tone softening just slightly, though there was still an edge to it that made them hesitant.