Hannah's POV

　　The chatter in the bar buzzed with energy, laughter spilling over from one group to another. The warm lighting cast a cozy glow, and the faint sound of clinking glasses filled the air. I had initially intended for this to be a relaxing evening with just Aubrey, but somehow, fate had other plans.

　　It all started when a few familiar faces from work noticed us sitting alone. Before I could even process what was happening, a couple of them had already ...