198: No Lie, It was Heavenly

Camilla I reached up, placing my hands over his. “Thank you for stepping in. I’m glad you did. But let’s get out of here. I don’t want the night to end like this.” Shawn nodded, his expression softening. “Let’s go. I’ll make it up to you.” We made our way out of the party, leaving behind the chaos and confusion. We stepped out into the cool night air, and Shawn wrapped his arm around me, pulling me close. The party was a distant memory, replaced by the comforting presence of the person who mattered most to me. As we drove away from the party, the chaos and tension gradually melted away, replaced by a comforting silence. Shawn’s arm was draped around my shoulders, and I nestled closer to him, drawing strength from his presence. We arrived at my place, and I could tell he was still a bit on edge despite trying to appear calm. When we got inside, I led him to the living room, and we sank into the couch. The stress from the evening had left me feeling drained, but I appreciated the qu