C59 The Weight of Jealousy

The scrape of chairs against polished marble echoed softly as they all rose from their seats, the evening’s warmth thinning into something sharper, more uncertain.

“Katie adjusted her clutch, turning to Cleopatra. “Cleo, let Calvin take you home. I’m spending the night at Gavin’s.”

Cleopatra offered a faint, composed smile. “Don’t worry. I can get home by myself.”

Katie frowned