Chapter 82: SHOTS

Edeline Joy surged through me as a techno remix of a popular song played, and the vibrant lights pulsed with the beat, making it impossible for me to stay still. Mirabelle stayed close, gracefully moving with the rhythm, her hips swaying in time with the music as we danced together. As I took another shot on the dancefloor, a wave of exhaustion hit me, and I suddenly felt a strong need to find a place to sit. Interestingly, tonight had been unexpectedly pleasant. I received genuine smiles from everyone, and there were no confrontations. It was clear they were actually happy to see me, making my earlier worries seem unfounded. I was jolted by a tap on my left shoulder, causing me to turn abruptly and bump into the person behind me. Thankfully, they caught me with strong arms, and I couldn’t help but burst into laughter. Looking up, I found myself staring into a pair of deep blue eyes, slightly darker than Percival’s. It was Darius, and a sudden unease washed over me. Despite my instinct