*Grace*

The wedding festivities continued to swirl around me, but my enthusiasm waned as I tried to drown the memory of my encounter with Victoria in glass after glass of champagne. Fatigue settled into my bones, making me feel weary and drained. Not even alcohol was helping me forget things anymore.

I glanced around, convinced neither Sarah nor the other guests would notice my absence.

With a sigh, I quietly retreated to my room.

The sanctuary of my room ...