How was I supposed to concentrate on the reason Ava and I came to Luceland when Alexander was either fighting with me or making my thighs tremble with need?

*Olivia*

It seemed like everyone in the room was sneaking glances at Alexander and me. Some were filled with curiosity, Ava seemed to be smug like she had predicted this, and Aiden had jealousy in his eyes.

That just put me more on edge. I hope that Ava’s brother wasn’t developing an unrequited crush. Something like that would just make my life even more complicated.

After Kelly made introductions–an awkward moment happened when I had to supply Alexander’s name even though Kelly had said we were all her friends–her grandma stood unsteadily from her chair.

“I just baked a batch of chocolate chip cookies,” Kelly’s grandma said. “Let me go plate them and get some drinks for you lovely folks.”

A large smile spread across her wrinkled face, and it was apparent that she was delighted to have guests.

“Let me help you, Gran,” Kelly said and stood up.

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Kelly walked in, holding a tray of freshly baked cookies, a mouthwatering smell wafting of them. Once she set those down on

excited grin, Ava reached for a cookie,


was staring at me, so I quickly explained. “The

it. You’re right,” Ava

just set it on the little plate that Kelly had passed around. I wasn’t in the mood to eat, I just wante see what kind of information we could find out here. Everyone d into the cookies and milk.

when everyone was settled

set her cup of milk on a coaster on the coffee table. “He

Ava’s eyes widened with

should we do next? We had come all this way to talk to Ava’s

do you want

didn’t last long. She threw her shoulders back

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I have a Plan B.” Then, she winked


washed over me like a tidal

burn Russell’s remains. We just wanted to find the target location so that

decided to ask Kelly’s grandmother if she knew any locations that matched the description from Chloe’s confession.

similar to the area Chloe had described. I didn’t know how helpful they would be because there were a lot of

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