The after-party was buzzing with laughter and music, but Leonel barely noticed.
He walked quickly through the crowd, focused on finding Samantha.
He almost bumped into a tall alpha holding a glass of wine.
Joshua Larkin (A)
Whao–
Leonel Quinn (DO)
Sorry.
Leonel murmured, bowing slightly as he slipped past.
The alpha gave him a brief look, distracted, and Leonel kept moving. As he glanced back just once, he saw the alpha stumble and splash his wine on someone else when trying to dodge him.
Leonel didn’t stop. He had no time for that.
Finally, he reached Samantha, who was standing near the stage, chatting with a few guests.
Leonel Quinn (DO)
Samantha.
Leonel called softly.
She turned, surprised.
Samantha Hart (O)
Leonel? What’s wrong?
Leonel Quinn (DO)
I’m sorry.
He said, his voice low and even.
Leonel Quinn (DO)
Something urgent came up. I need to leave right now.
Samantha blinked but quickly nodded.
Samantha Hart (O)
Oh… that’s fine. Thank you for coming, Leonel. I hope everything’s okay.
Leonel gave a small nod.
Leonel Quinn (DO)
It will be. Congratulations again. I’ll call you soon.
And with that, he left the party without another glance, slipping away into the night.
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