Theo

I slip out of Avery’s room with ease and breathe a sigh of relief that no one

is around to see me leaving. I get in the elevator after giving myself a once- over in the mirror to make sure I’m somewhat put together. I know I’m being reckless but I can’t fucking help it.

I wanted Avery so much that I almost didn’t care.

I make it to the restaurant inside the hotel where we’re having the party. Raegan spots me first and moves towards me instantly, dressed in a white, short backless silk dress that I’m sure she picked because soon she won’t want to wear anything like it. I meet Wes’ gaze over her head and he gives me a nod that I’m pretty sure doesn’t have a hidden meaning but I can’t be sure.

“Thank God, you’re here,” she says as she hugs me. “Lucas just got here, but he’s showering.” I almost tell her I know because that’s who called Avery, but I catch myself before it slips out. “Thank you so much for setting all of this up.” She beams up at me and squeezes me for another second befor