After a while;
The atmosphere in the lounge was tense. Zack was forced to kneel, his head bowed and a fresh red handprint marking his cheek.
Everyone surrounded him, their expressions filled with anger and disgust.
Rina stood nearby in silence, her heart pounding in panic. Will he sell me out?
But Zack remained loyal to her.
Taking a deep breath, he clenched his fists and spoke.
"I… I like Leiza," he admitted, his voice hoarse. "But she's too hard to get close to. I thought if I could break through her defenses, she'd see me differently. That's why I… I stole the injection from Rina's bag and used it."
