Stephanie Dante's lips left mine but the imprint of his kiss still lingered. He leaned his forehead against mine and smiled.“You better know what you're doing,” he said. Then he pulled away like it hadn't just changed everything. As he turned and walked off, he glanced back with that cocky grin of his. “I'm looking forward to the party you're planning for me.” The nerve.I returned home in a daze, my fingers brushing over my lips as if trying to wipe away the memory. But it clung to me, heavy and hot, like the scent of him still trapped in my skin. I shook my head and made for the stairs, needing space, silence, anything.Instead, I got Vivian.She stepped into my oath like she'd been waiting, the smell of Jack's cologne trailing off her in waves. I almost laughed. Of course, she'd wear it like a badge.“Jack’s been waiting for you for over an hour,” she said, smug. “I helped entertain him.” Entertain. The word twisted something sharp in my gut.I leaned in, feigning a smile. “I
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