Chapter 36: Verdict

Apollo

We posted masked up in a corner behind everyone, listening and observing. Truth be told, I would have killed those girls already if it were up to me.

"How dare they?" I looked over at a furious Chris, whose eyes never left Zoe.

I walked over to him and placed my hand on his shoulder. "Calm down, Chris."

"How can I calm down when my girl was recklessly put in danger?" His voice trailed off, and his eyes widened, realizing he had spilled his feelings. "I-I mean."

I smirked at him behind my mask. "It's fine. I figured as much anyway."

He was surprised. "You're not angry or going to lecture me about Zoe possibly being a distraction or something?"

I gave his shoulder a light squeeze of reassurance. "Come on, don't give me that look. Like I told Adrian, I don't mind any of you dating. Just be aware of the risks that come with the territory. Besides, getting angry about you finding your other half when I found mine wouldn't be fair. Of course, we will set some boundaries, but that c