“Way to go, Sister,” Cassie beamed.
Everly smiled.
The rest of the night, we all talked about our weekly plans, things we were doing, and making plans for the following week.
And since when we all got together, the booze flowed.
I waved at their men as they all came to collect them, except for Everly.
She caught a ride with Carter and Harlee.
And the moment I closed the door; I pressed my forehead against it.
I kind of felt bad for allowing Everly to have the spotlight for that whole conversation.
Because it kept their gazes and their thoughts off of me.
Until my phone pinged.
Well... shit.
Badass Chicks Text Thread
Harlee – Lila... don’t think I forgot about you.
Talia – Oh yeah.
Tatum – This is going to be fun.
Cassie – Alec has some single friends.
Me – Thanks but no.
Cassie – I’ll start thinking about who a good match would be.
Tatum – I’m thinking Wolf.
Cassie – Hyde.
Everly – Jekyll.
My phone kept pinging back and forth, but I slid it into my pocket.
They didn’t know.
And I wouldn’t tell them unless it was absolutely necessary.
***
After staring at the contents of my fridge, I groaned.
It was time to head to the grocery store before I had to get to my appointment.
Or else I wouldn’t have food for the week.
And since I loved food, that was a crime in and of itself.
I had just parked my car on the side of the building when I heard it... and I froze mid-step.
