Chapter 81

The silence grew heavier around me, and I couldn't fight the drowsiness the alcohol had brought on. I felt myself fading in and out for what felt like a long time before I was suddenly picked up. "Are we taking her back to your house or your hotel?" Liam's voice wasn't clear as it reached my ears, but then I heard Gideon say something about "home". Then Zoey's soft voice followed. She said, "Liam, you drive. I'll follow you to look after this woman. I take responsibility for what happened today, and I'll make sure to give her an explanation afterward." Their voices were faint, almost dreamlike, but I knew it was real. After we left, a jacket was draped over my head. The familiar scent of sandalwood mixed with citrus filled the air. It was Gideon's jacket. He wrapped it tightly around me. As I tried to get some air, I managed to take a deep breath, feeling slightly more awake. That's when I heard a familiar voice. "Gideon." The voice was polite. It was Leonardo. My head was sti