AT THE SAME TIME
ISABELLA'S POINT OF VIEW:
The moment my fingers intertwined with Michael's, something inside me... settled. It was strange because everything outside felt chaotic. Xavier's furious gaze bored into the back of my head, the tension crackling in the air like lightning just waiting to strike but my heart?
Steady. Warm. Safe. Michael squeezed my hand gently as we walked, his presence shielding me from everything. From Xavier. From my own doubts.
"Relationship Status. Michael – 72% (Protective affection deepening. Emotional link strengthening.), Xavier – 60% (Conflicted emotions. Protective tendencies battling possessiveness.), Adrian – 51%, Damien – 49%. Note - Emotional trajectory shifting. Stronger bond with Player 002 detected."System said.