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“Get him, baby!” Bre yells from beside me, catching my attention as Chris somehow manages to lift Graham partially over his shoulder.

They look ridiculous, and I can’t help but smile at how this whole thing makes me feel then I look back towards Katherine and Seth. Seth walks towards me, all smiles, and there is no Katherine in sight.

Chapter 34

Graham

So many things are wrong with all of this. I don’t know even where to start.

How can I trust myself not to spill my guts to Paige about everything I have been feeling for her? Of how the other night is on a constant repeat in my mind?

“This trip is supposed to be a few days away for all of us to bond.”

Bre had lied to us through her teeth last week when she suggested this idea.

I had a hard time the last time I saw them together. I ended up faking a call just to get out of the room. I just hated that Seth was with her. That he touched, kissed her, and definitely that he fucked her because I knew he wasn’t giving her all she needed.

I do worry, though. The longer she dates Seth, the further away from me she gets, and I am starting to hate it. Europe isn’t coming soon enough.

So now I stand in a river attempting to fish, feeling pretty buzzed, and I have been focusing on Paige sunbathing topless, laying on her stomach reading. Her sun-kissed skin on full display.

Every night her body has been exactly what I have thought about. How it feels to have her pressed against me and I am starting to wonder what will happen if I make a move. I never intended for her to wake up alone in her bed, which might be my biggest regret, and I need to show her how bad I want to keep things going.

Did I miss my shot?

I close my eyes and have to take a deep breath. She may be sleeping with Seth, but how she kisses me tells me she doesn’t love Seth.

“Hey, let’s call it a day here. We have enough, and I want to find a place for some privacy with Bre in the woods before it gets too dark.”

Chris winks, and all three of us laugh.

“Just head north for about ten minutes, and you’ll have plenty of privacy.”

I nod in the direction. Chris smiles.

“How many girls have you brought up there?” Seth asks, and I am surprised. Normally, he doesn’t start the conversation.

“I proposed to Kat up there. We camped out under the stars,” I say with a shrug as a memory of getting down on one knee.

Almost everything seemed perfect. Nearly everything was right.

“Why out here?” Seth asks.

“We first met at a music festival and spent the weekend camped out under the stars. I thought it might bring back that spark I was looking for,” I say, feeling like an idiot for thinking Kat has ever cared for anyone but herself.

We have barely spoken since I told her to find a new job. I was surprised last night when she came down to the garage as I was getting everything ready on the boat, and I was even more surprised when she showed up this morning, ready to come with all of us.

“You’re coming?” I asked, looking towards Kat confused.

“Yup. It’s couples, right? I figured I should make an appearance since we haven’t officially ended anything.”

There was something about her tone, and I felt my jaw tense.

“You may wear a ring, Kat, but it doesn’t mean anything. We aren’t together, and we both know it’s been heading this way for a while.”

She studied me for a moment before letting out a scoff and having some serious emotions dance across her face.

“You really want to move on?” Kat said with no judgment, and I lingered on her.

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