Hannah’s POV
I found myself caught in an unexpected whirlwind of emotions. The bar was loud, filled with the buzz of laughter and music. Yet, standing here with Christian, everything else seemed to fade away. His protective stance and the way he watched over me made me feel things I didn’t want to acknowledge.
I was supposed to be here to relax, to let loose with Aubrey, but it felt like the night had taken a different turn. Christian’s concern had taken me by surprise, and now, I was left wondering what was going on between us. As much as I tried to brush off the tension, there was no denying the unspoken connection growing between us.
We stood in a quieter corner of the bar, away from the dance floor’s chaos. I could feel Christian’s eyes on me, his gaze intense yet soft at th
