✴ Scarlett ✴
I rushed back into the hall, my heart pounded as I scanned the room for any sign of Damien. The party was still lively, with laughter and music in the air, but all of it felt muted as if I were moving through a dream. My eyes darted to the bar where I had last seen him, but he wasn’t there. Panic set in. Had he already left? I maneuvered through the crowd, my heels clicking against the polished floor as I looked for him. My chest tightened with each passing second. I couldn’t let him leave without talking to him. Not after everything we had been through. And then, near the entrance, I saw him. Damien stood with Josh and Emily, his broad shoulders unmistakable. I couldn’t help but notice that both Josh and Emily looked upset. Damien looked distant and his posture was stiff, hi
