Chapter 46: The New Guy

Clayton's voice suddenly rang out over the bar, breaking through the chatter. "Camden!" he exclaimed, excitement evident in his tone. He quickly stood up, leaving his friends momentarily, and rushed over to her. With a whiskey glass still in hand, he wrapped his free arm around her waist, pulling her into a tender kiss. The taste of his affection made Camden's worries melt away. "I missed you," he whispered, his voice filled with genuine longing. A soft chuckle escaped Camden's lips as she leaned back slightly, looking into his eyes. "God, you look beautiful. I like your hair like this," he remarked, his gaze filled with adoration as he gently ran his fingers through her wavy blowout. She couldn't help but blush, feeling a surge of warmth spread through her. "Well, don't get used to it. It took like an hour to get it like this," she replied with a playful grin. "And I missed you too. I looked for you upstairs, but when I couldn't find you, I came down," she explained, her fingers light