Chapter 199

Alexander slipped away unnoticed, and Amber’s old classmates were too wrapped up in their revelry to care. They were toasting and laughing, lost in the joy of the reunion. Gael, in particular, was laying it on thick with Amber, egging her on to drink. “I’ve had enough.” Amber protested. The clock was inching toward eight, and the party was winding down. Amber’s cheeks were flushed with a rosy glow from the wine as she gently refused Gael. “Alex is waiting for me downstairs. It’s...