Deliberate Distance

"In a bar, the most obvious people are the ones who don't dance," Stella said, nodding towards the crowd. "Your husband is one, and the other is the damsel in distress over there. You can't miss her."

Celine looked in the direction she indicated.

Daphne was drinking alone, steadily pouring herself more.

Nearby, Brooke and Declan were deep in conversation.

Vance walked back to the group, but he did