Chapter 95

• Daniel swaggered toward the exit, two girls draped on his arms. He shot a playful wink at Zander, who rolled his eyes in response, a mix of amusement and exasperation on his face. Aria giggled at the sight, her laughter ringing out above the pulsing music.
• “Someone is going to have fun tonight,” she said, her voice light but hinting at a deeper weariness. Zander nodded in agreement, sensing the fatigue beneath her playful demeanor.
• “Let’s go somewhere alone, in peace. The music is so loud, and now my head is throbbing in pain,” she added, rubbing her temples lightly as if to emphasize her discomfort.