283.Chapter 283

Without waiting for conversation, she found herself a booth and sat alone, letting the burn of the alcohol take the place of everything she couldn't say.

It didn't take long for others in the bar to notice her.

"Hey there, gorgeous. All alone? Mind if I join you for a drink?"

Maya, already tipsy from the whiskey, slapped away the hand that had landed on her shoulder without hesitation.

"Back off.