Liora went over to where Quill was , her face tight. She didn't want to be here, and she certainly didn't want to be seen. She kept her eyes low, scanning the party perimeter to make sure Riven wasn't lurking in any of the corridors.
"I need to leave early," she told Quill. "My stomach is killing me." she whispered
Quill was was seating in a vip room . He just waved a hand dismissively. "Go. Just make sure the reports are finished by Monday."
Liora didn't wait for a second invitation. She grabbed her bag and slipped out of the party, moving quickly. She navigated the hallways like a ghost, dodging some people and keeping her head down. Every corner she turned felt like a gamble. She could still feel the ghost of Riven’s touch on her skin from that dance, a sensation that made her stomac
