CALANTHA“Phew! What a relief.” Ivy sighed as we stepped outside, walking side by side. I let out a deep breath too, feeling the cool air fill my lungs.“Glad I’m not the only one who would rather be anywhere but that dinner.” I said, and she let out a soft laugh, shaking her head.“The vampire queen was driving me crazy. She just wouldn’t stop talking.”“I know, right?” I laughed with her. “For me, it was the Siren empress. She was so annoying.”“Shhh!” Ivy giggled, quickly glancing around while putting a finger to her lips. I pressed a hand over my mouth, trying not to laugh too loudly. “Someone will hear us!”We kept chuckling as we walked along, step by step, until we reached the water fountain by the driveway. Ivy’s steps began to slow, and I matched her pace. The laughter had finally faded, but the silence between us felt calm and even comfortable.Somehow, being here with her felt much nicer than being at that grand table full of forced smiles, and analyzing stares. I had a fe
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