186: Reminisce: Not Great

Camilla I nodded, trying to muster up a smile. "I know. I just hate feeling like I'm being hunted like I can't even enjoy a simple night out without looking over my shoulder." Drake reached out and took my hand. "I promise I won't let anything happen to you, okay?" I squeezed his hand in return. "Thank you, Drake. I don't know what I'd do without you." "Well, you've had some business meetings without me. So yeah, you do know what to do when I'm not on your side," Drake joked, smiling at me. I rolled my eyes but couldn't help smiling back. "Touché. But seriously, I appreciate having you on my side through all of this." Drake gave me a knowing look. "Of course. That's what friends are for, right?" I nodded, feeling a flutter of warmth in my chest. "Right. Friends." We sat in silence for a moment, our comfortable companionship clear. It was strange how things had evolved between us over the past year, from this to that, and now...something more. I shook off the thought, focusing