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272 Hall Pass Done

(Winona)

The sun creeps in through the drapes, harsh and uninvited. My head feels like it's been hit with a sledgehammer. My body is heavy with the familiar ache of too much alcohol and dancing. And orgasms.

Okay, maybe too many orgasms aren't a thing. I know I sure hit my quota.

I feel the heat rise to my cheeks and there's a twinge deep inside me. I think I crossed every line there is to be crossed. Never say never, I guess. I smile.

Anyway, it's done and guess what? I know marrying Jayden is right for me.

I shift slightly under the soft sheets, taking stock of my week of freedom.

And as much as I want to forget it, the memory of last night comes crashing back. The drinks, the dancing... Lance, that man, there were women, the things that happened afterwards.

I groan, pulling the sheet up over my head. My bed is now empty, and for that, I'm grateful. There's no need to deal with the awkwardness of morning-after conversations.

No regrets to address, no apologies to make.

I had fun last night-maybe too much fun-but I know one thing for sure: I'm done with the hall pass. This little experiment is over.

I rub my temples, trying to shake off the fog in my brain. I need water, coffee, something to kick me back into gear. Cass. I scramble to find my phone and check it. No messages or missed calls.

comment last night replays in my head-Cass was supposed to be there. She told him she'd be

her again, even though I already know how

me when you get this, okay?" I hang up, frowning at the

She wants her freedom and she's been handling

they were

But I am assuming it. For some reason I just can't let it go. The hen's night

Jeast I've tried.

I can think who does, aside from Cass, is someone I'd rather

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I try to keep it to that. I don't want her knowing anything about me

I hit the call button, Bracing myself for whatever

second ring "Winona," Judy's voice is cold, clipped What can

fine. I need Gabriel's

pause, and when she speaks again, I can be the suspicion in

need to

wrong?" Judy asks, though her tone is

my voice. "Why would you

says, ignoring my

about the shares. He's stalling, and I need him to get back on track. He's ignored my calls since last night. If you're talking to him, remind him that he needs

a thread. 1 don't care about your business deals or shares Can you give me his number, or

sighs. Fine. I'll text it to you. But if you do get in touch with him, tell him to call me.

my phone buzzes with a text from Judy-Gabriel's number. I immediately dial it, pacing the

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