Chapter 268

Alek raised both hands in mock surrender, a grin tugging at his lips.

“Moral support.”

Lucy nodded, completely unbothered.

“Obviously.”

Xander smirked faintly, clearly entertained. Ashton’s eyes narrowed.

“That’s your explanation?”

“Well,” Lucy added with a casual shrug, “Lia and Abby are leading the team, aren’t they? It only makes sense we come along.” “And besides,” Alek chimed in, glancing briefly at Cassie before returning his gaze to Ashton, “you didn’t really think we’d let something this important happen without being here… did you?”