217: Excuse Me?

Camilla Drake’s face softened into a smile as he hugged her. “Felicia, this is Camilla. Camilla, this is Felicia. We’ve known each other since childhood.” I extended a hand, trying to match Felicia’s cheerful tone. “Nice to meet you, Felicia.” Felicia shook my hand, her smile still in place, but her eyes glinted something else. “Nice to meet you, too.” Drake then excused himself to grab a drink from the bar, leaving Felicia and me alone at the table. As soon as he was out of earshot, Felicia’s demeanor shifted. Her smile became a bit more guarded, and she leaned in slightly. “Camilla,” she began, her tone surprisingly cool, “I need to make something clear. Drake and I have a history. He’s been a part of my life for a long time, and I’d prefer if you didn’t try to get too close.” My eyes widened in surprise. “Excuse me? I don’t have any intention of getting close to Drake. I’m here because he thought it would be interesting for us to meet.” Felicia’s gaze hardened. “Oh, I’m sure