“To be young and drinking shots without consequences.” Julian sighs wistfully. “You’re two years older than them.” He grimaces. “It’s all downhill once you hit thirty.” My frown deepens when I catch Ellie laughing at one of the guys, and my chest constricts at the carefree look on her face as she smiles at a few people who pull her into a hug. God. What has gotten into you?

