“Hey, guys,” the redhead greeted. “You planning to release Bree at any point, Alex?” “No,” he said. “You both need to work the room and say thanks to everyone for coming,” Elle reminded him. “But I’m not thankful—I didn’t want a party.” Bree threw him a frown over her shoulder. “Dude, that’s just mean and ungrateful.” “I don’t care.”

