The tension in the room was thick enough to cut with a knife, and I found myself standing there shirtless, caught between four women who were clearly having some kind of unspoken conversation with their eyes. The accusatory looks directed at Alexis, combined with their collective expressions of betrayal, made it clear that they had some form of agreement that was broken.
I needed to defuse this situation before it escalated into something that could damage the balance we've had between all of us.
"Hold on," I said, raising my hands in a gesture of peace. "Before anyone jumps to conclusions, let me explain what actually happened here."
All four women turned their attention to me, and I could see the mix of curiosity and suspicion in their expressions.
