Ashlyn's POV
“Is she bothering you?”
I shifted my gaze from Xavier to Jessica, whose face was filled with panic.
“No, I didn’t. I was just—” she began.
“Yes, she did!” I interrupted firmly, stepping closer to Xavier.
“What?” Jessica exclaimed, shocked by my words.
Turning to Xavier, I said, “She called me here to threaten me, warning me not to tell anyone about all the bullying she does to me.”
“That is not true!” Jessica protested, moving toward me, but Xavier stepped in front of me, shielding me.
“Don’t you dare approach her,” he warned, his voice cold and steady.
From behind him, I smirked at her, enjoying the shift in power.
“Trust me, I did nothing to her!” Jessica pleaded, desperation creeping into her voice.
Xavier’s expression didn’t waver. “Pack your ba
