Page 1 of Dark Cravings

SHELBY

? ?? SHE GOT A SECRET LITTLE DIRTY MIND … ???

Ipulled into Raven’s driveway, excited as hell to see her. It had been far too long. I grabbed my overnight bag, made my way to the front door, and knocked.

“Shelby, come on in. Raven is just putting Amelia down for her nap,” Seb greeted.

I came in and gave him a quick hug, followed by Chase who had joined us in the foyer.

“We’re so glad you could come,” Chase smiled. “Would you like a drink?”

“I would love a glass of water, please.”

“Sure thing. Go on through to the living room, we’ll just be a second.”

I went into the living room and dropped into a chair, smiling at the baby toys strewn about the floor. Raven had come a long way since college. I was often jealous of the life she had found with Seb and Chase, but always happy for her. Chase handed me the glass of water and I set it down just in time for Raven to come flying into the room.

“Shelby,” she squealed, running toward me.

I stood just in time for her to connect and wrap me in a huge hug. I grew a little teary-eyed as I hugged one of my closest friends.

“Raven, I’ve missed you.”

“I’ve missed you too. I hate that you live so far away!”

“Well, that’s part of the reason I wanted to see you today.”

“No…” she started hopefully.

“Yes!” I grinned. “I’m moving to the city. I’ll be here the beginning of next month.”

“That’s amazing! You and I are going to have so much fun. It will be nice for Amelia to have her Auntie Shelby close by.”

“I’m excited that I’ll be able to see her grow up. I feel like I’ve missed so much already.”

“She’s young yet. She’s not really doing anything that’s all that much fun.”

“I bet that’s not true at all but thanks for trying,” I laughed.

“Anytime,” she chuckled. “So, if you’re moving to town, you definitely need to check out Club Inhibition.”

“Oooh I’ve wanted to check it out for ages!”

“Great, there’s an open house tomorrow night.”

“That’s great, Raven, but I don’t have anything to wear to a club!”

“Not a problem, I have plenty you can choose from.”

“Sounds good, I’d love to come.”

“Perfect, we can go together. It’ll be so much fun! I’ll introduce you to the girls.”

“I’ve heard so much about them, I feel like I already know them.”

“They’ve heard plenty about you too. You’ll fit in perfectly.”

“We shall see. Are you back to work yet?”

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