"Alright, alright. Just assume I failed the challenge," said Damien Hayes, raising his glass to his lips.Before he could take a single sip, a slender hand clamped over the rim of the glass.Following the arm up, I saw Olivia Bennett looking around at the rest of the group, who were all sitting there, dead silent."How was that not a secret?" Olivia said lightly. "Damien took his penalty and passed. Let's keep the game moving."Damien smirked, dropping his glass instantly as he shot a casual, knowing glance my way."Good to know Olivia still has my back. The rest of you guys have zero loyalty!"A few people laughed along. Others, who hadn't had too much to drink, carefully read my expression, trying to smooth things over."Damien and Olivia grew up together, so it makes sense that they're close. We all get it…"Their laughter came out awkward and dry. Someone straightened the deck in their hand and hurried the game along."Come on, let's keep playing."I drew a card with th
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