Camilla's POV
"Camilla, I've missed you so much," Eden breathed as we finally pulled apart from our tight embrace. The warmth in her voice carried all those familiar notes that instantly transported me back to easier times.
"I've missed you too," I whispered back, my eyes automatically scanning her appearance. Something was different about her - leaner, more defined. "You look incredible. Have you been working out?"
She laughed, that signature eye roll of hers appearing right on cue. "Guilty as charged. I finally dragged myself to the gym after my jeans started staging a revolt against my pasta addiction. But look at you - Italy has been treating you like royalty. Your skin is practically luminous."
Her teasing pulled an involuntary smile from my lips. Only Eden possessed this magical ability to make me feel both complimented and gently mocked at the same time, and somehow it always felt exactly right.
"Thank you," I murmured, feeling genuine warmth spread through my chest.
