#Chapter 34 Awkward Dinner Conversation

I stared at Leo. I didn't know what to say, what to do. I was caught and everything was going to come out into the open. And Eva was right there. I could see the rage burning in her eyes. The only thing keeping her from beating me into the ground was the presence of two alphas. Then out of nowhere, Ethan spoke up for me. He declared that we were on a date, and that it was my right to do so. He scolded Leo for not giving me time off. And Leo backed down. He asked me why I lied, and I could tell my answer bothered him. Ethan stepped in again, and suggested we all calm down and eat dinner. I didn't think I could swallow a bite around the lump in my throat. The waiter, Jeremy, brought two more plates and poured a glass of wine for Leo. Eva, who had to pretend to be pregnant, had to refuse. “Perhaps some ginger tea?” I suggested. “It's supposed to be soothing for an expectant mother's stomach.” “We have a wonderful ginger tea,” Jeremy said. “I'll bring you some immediately, Lu