Chapter 204

Chapter 204

"I need a drink."

Only with a buzz could she shove Everett's words to the back of her mind and forget how her heart fluttered like a fool at the mere hint of his affection.

Selena sighed, heading back to the private room. Callum, worried about her, tagged along.

Selena found herself in a cozy corner and reached for the bottle, ready to drown her sorrows. But Callum, ever the thoughtful friend, handed her a cocktail with a beautiful gradient hue. "This one's really good. Want to give it a try?"

She knew what he was up to-cocktails were lighter and not as harsh on the system. Ah, classic Callum, always the doctor, even when it came to drinks.

Selena craved something stronger but couldn't just brush off Callum's kindness. He genuinely cared, and she didn't want to hurt his feelings.

and knocking

the second, then the third... she wasn't

shots after shots, he couldn't help but step in, gently holding her hand. "Even if it's not

another drink, he firmly took it from her. "That's enough. I'll take you

want it

head was spinning, and her attempts to reclaim the drink were clumsy at best. Her eyes welled up, feeling like the universe was against

she lunged at Callum, more to vent than to actually

caught off guard by her sudden move, and found himself

the glass, bringing them closer, her

He froze, motionless.

it looked like she was draped

on here?" A sharp

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