Chapter 58 In The Shadows

• “Then you’re an idiot,” Brandon muttered, his voice slurred as he forced his legs to move. “Fuck off, dude.” He staggered away from the bar, blinking to clear his blurry vision. He scanned the crowd for his sister, but the sea of dancing bodies and flashing lights made it impossible. He could feel Peter's presence like a shadow, hovering just out of reach.
• Brandon’s options were limited. Britney had the car keys, and he couldn’t drive in this state anyway. He needed a quieter, safer place to think.
• He stumbled into the men’s room, relief flooding him when he saw it was crowded. Peter followed him but couldn’t make a move without drawing attention.