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"We're late," I say, trying to keep my voice even as I glance at the dashboard clock. The digital numbers stare back at me, accusing. We were supposed to be at my family twenty minutes

ago.

Aiden doesn't even look over at me. He just adjusts his

sunglasses and shrugs, keeping his attention firmly on the road. "Relax, Jess. It's just a family thing. No one's gonna care if we're a little late."

I bite my lip, frustration bubbling under the surface. I open my mouth to argue but stop myself. It's not worth the fight.

The car slows as we approach my parents' house, and my breath catches when I spot the sleek, black Maserati parked in the driveway. Aiden notices it, too.

"So, you're rich? Never told me you were that rich, hun?" Aiden teases, his tone light, but I can hear the undercurrent of something else in it.

I roll my eyes, trying to push down the irritation building inside me. "It's probably one of Josh's friends from the team or something," I say, keeping my tone casual. "Not the kind of car people from this town drive."

Aiden hums in response, clearly unimpressed. "The house begs to differ...". My heart sinks a little when I don't see it-the black

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Luke's Jeep.

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sad he's not here, that I won't have to deal

Not yet.

door for me, flashing that sweet smile I've come to expect from him

always like this he'll say something to knock me down, to remind me that he's in control, but then he'll do

lately, I'm starting to wonder if I'm

smile and take his hand as I step out of the car. "Thanks," I murmur,

to the door, and it swings open before I can even reach

in a bear hug and lifting me off my feet. He spins me around like I weigh nothing, and I can't help

least, feels familiar, even

my breath as he finally

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then Aiden clears his throat behind me, and the moment shatters. I can feel Josh stiffen, his

tone shifting as he looks at Aiden. "Didn't know

charming and sweet. He steps forward and offers his hand. "Thanks, man. Glad to be here.

is real or not before he shakes Aiden's hand. He steps aside, gesturing for us to come

him, Josh turns

explain any of this. "He insisted," I breathe, feeling the weight of it all pressing down on me as I

other room. Everyone's already here, and I can feel the tension building in my chest again.

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