Nadia POV

The new week buzzed with the energy of impending excitement—the party I’d been organizing was finally here. The buildup to this evening felt like climbing a relentless series of peaks, each one more challenging but thrilling than the last. Despite our peers' murmurs and sideways glances, Mason had been right there with me, handling the not-so-glamorous setup tasks. His presence turned tedious jobs into shared moments, laughing over tangled streamers and debating ...