As the thumping music echoed through the night and the scent of bonfire smoke lingered in the air, I weaved through the lively crowd, my eyes scanning for Alex. The pulsating energy of the party enveloped me, and my earlier conversation with Randall Price lingered in the back of my mind, creating a cloud of conflicting thoughts. Finally spotting Alex again, I approached him, noticing a carefree grin on his face. The rhythmic beats seemed to sync with the movement of the people around us as I joined him, the vibrant atmosphere urging me to let loose.
"Hey," I greeted, a small smile forming on my lips. Alex, a little tipsy himself, pulled me into a spontaneous dance, laughter bubbling between us. The night had taken on a surreal quality, and for a moment, I allowed myself to get lost in the
