239: Great Way To End It All

Camilla The two of us drove back from the horse riding competition; the night had taken on a peaceful quality. The excitement from earlier had faded, replaced by a calm sense of satisfaction. Drake was upbeat as he navigated the quiet streets, and I felt a sense of contentment settling in. “Thanks again for tonight, Drake,” I said, glancing over at him with a smile. “It was a great way to end what had been a pretty wild night.” Drake returned the smile, his eyes reflecting the streetlights as he drove. “No problem. I’m really glad you enjoyed it. It was nice to do something different after everything that happened.” We reached the mansion, and Drake parked in the driveway. I gave him a warm hug before heading toward the front door. “See you soon, and thanks again for everything.” “Anytime,” he replied. “Get some rest, okay?” I nodded, feeling a little lighter as I walked up the steps to the grand entrance. The night had been a whirlwind, but it felt like things were starting to s