Thea comes skipping down the hallway, her heels clacking loudly against the hardwood floors. When she comes to a screeching halt in front of me and looks me over, her wide, excited smile softens. She reaches out and grabs my hand in hers, squeezing gently. “Thank you for going out tonight.” I wave my free hand dismissively, but she continues on. “I mean it Kat. I can tell that this is a big step for you, and if at any point it becomes too much, I will take no offense to you and Jack leaving early. The girls are staying at a hotel in town, I can just crash with them.” My brows furrow and I’m
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