The adrenaline didn't vanish after the performances. It lingered. The crowd was still riding high on the shared music and proximity. Celebrities drifted between clusters in ways that showed familiarity with the scene, while some struggled to keep up with the overlapping conversations and closeness.
Lucian clapped his hands on Luca's shoulder. "We'll circle back."
Casen shifted from foot to foot, grinning. "Don't let him escape!"
Rylan saluted her with his drink before being dragged away by Cain, already laughing, as Enzo trailed after them.
"You owe us a round later," Casen called over his shoulder.
"Put it on my tab," Enzo added without looking back.
Luca stayed, waving after them half-heartedly as he leaned against a table next to Elaine. He rolled his shoulder once, as if trying to loosen his muscles.
Elaine blinked, glancing at him. "You good?"
"Yeah," Luca said, then exhaled softly. "I will be," he corrected himself.
