William instantly turned hostile, shooting Eliana an icy glare as if he might lunge at her any second.

Samuel’s expression darkened as he looked at William with disapproval. "Don't you dare drag Eli into this. Try glaring at her one more time, I dare you. William, which part of what Eli said was wrong? Even now, you still can't see your own mistakes, can you?"

Hearing Samuel snap at him, William turned to face his friend, looking hurt and betrayed. "Sam, you're ganging up on me ...