"Yes..." Dawzon answered, his voice a low murmur, his words confirming the truth that I desperately wanted to deny.

"No! We're not together!" My voice trembled, my words a desperate attempt to clarify the situation. I needed to deny it, to reinforce the truth, to protect myself from the consequences of this tangled web of emotions.

"There's something between us," Dawzon emphasized, his gaze fixed on his brother, his words a challenge, a declaration of his intentions.

"Don't try me, Lara," Dawzon warned, his voice a low growl, his words a threat veiled in a whisper.

I quickly turned to Rexon, his expression a mixture of shock and anger. "How...