Chapter 133: Going Home 1
The lounge buzzed with laughter and conversation, but as the night wore on, the group began to wind down and the ladies' joined the men again.
As they all sat together, Emma leaned into Alex, her hand resting lightly on his thigh as she whispered something that made him chuckle softly.
Across the table, Ivy and Hunter shared a private moment, his hand on the small of her back, his mind now at ease knowing Claire hadn't recognised him or said anything to Ivy, while Claire and Chris exchanged teasing remarks that were quickly becoming more flirtatious.
"Well," Ivy said, standing and stretching, "this has been fun, but I think I'm ready to call it a night."
"Hunter's house is the next stop, right?" Emma teased, winking at her.
Ivy blushed, shooting her a mock glare. "Mind your business, Em," she said and everyone laughed.
Everyone laughed, the ease of the evening lingering as they stood to leave. Chris slid his arm around Claire's waist, earning a raised eyebrow from her, though she didn't pull away.
"Careful, Jacobs," Claire warned, her tone light but her expression playful. "You're getting bold."
Chris grinned. "You bring it out of me, baby."
Emma smiled at the exchange, nudging Alex. "They really look good together," she said in a low whisper.
"Yeah, they do. I'm glad she's doing this with him," Alex said, flashing Chris a glance. "Take care of her, Chris and don't break her heart."