Frank
I leaned back in my chair and savored the smooth burn of the whiskey as it slid down my throat. After a night of nagging, I finally had some peace and quiet with Katie gone, I could actually enjoy the rest of the evening now.
The noise of the party seemed less grating. And the crowd felt less suffocating. I smirked to myself and swirled the amber liquid in my glass as my gaze wandered across the room.
Audrey’s table came into view. My chest instantly tightened at the sight of her. She looked stunning as always with her fiery hair cascading over her shoulders as she spoke to one of the guests. But her smile… It wasn’t the easy and genuine one I knew so well. No. This was forced. I could tell she was still upset about what had happened earlier with my mother.
The thought made my ja
