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The DJ's voice cut through the noise. 'One minute!' Caleb Vale scanned the packed bar, eyes searching for Sage. Nina was draped over Leo; Ava and Drew were already kissing. *Still no Sage.* The countdown began. Flashing strobes sliced through the dark, catching a figure against the far wall—a white dress, red flats. 'FOUR! THREE!' It was her. But Wesley was there, standing too close. 'ONE!' Their lips met. Caleb looked away, a cold weight settling in his chest. 'Happy New Year!' The cheer went up around him. 'Fuck...' he whispered to himself. Sage's soft voice cut through the din. 'Caleb, wait—' But he was already pushing through the door, stepping out into the biting silence of the night, leaving the heat and noise of the party behind him.