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Her eyes widen for a second before she looks away. “No,” she drags the word out into two syllables, raising her voice at the end and tucking a strand of pink-tipped hair behind her ear.

I burst into laughter, knowing I’mright.“Well, aren’t you an adorable little liar?” I tease, watching her cheeks flush.

“Did you just call me a liar?” she gasps, meeting my gaze with mock indignation.

“Andadorable.” I tap her lightly on the nose, and she giggles immediately. “Don’t forget that part.”

Her mouth drops open, and she blinks at me, unsure how to respond. Testing my luck, I tap her nose again, and she giggles again.It’s like I’ve found her giggle button.

“You don’t know I’m lying,” she insists.

I finish off the last of her sweeter-than-pie drink before answering, “Yes, I do.”

“Fine,” she huffs, rolling her bottom lip between her teeth. “But if you don’t remember how we met, I’m not telling you.”

“It’ll come back to me. I’m very—”

The back door ofVoyeur Caféopens, blasting the parking lot with the rowdy sounds of the party inside.

Luke steps halfway out the door, and for once, I’m nothappy to see him.“Were you going to bring in extra booze from the truck, or—” He glances accusingly from me to Sadie and back to me.

“Oh, shit.” I jump to my feet. “I’ll be right in.”

“It was my fault,” Sadie says quickly, hiding her drink behind her like it’s a crime scene.

“No, it wasn’t,” Luke mutters, shaking his head as he goes back inside.

“See? Adorable little liar,” I call over my shoulder as I walk toward the truck. “I saw you out here and completely forgot what I was supposed to be doing. That’s on me.”

Sadie

Two months ago, Sadie & Devon’s house—Palm Springs, California

Unknown 805 number: Heard Devon’s moving in with her man soon. Think I could talk you into taking me as a new roommate in her place?

Me: I’m so sorry. Who is this?

Unknown 805 number: You apologize too much.

Me: You going to tell me who you are?

Unknown 805 number: It’s Cam. Allie didn’t tell you she gave me your number?

Me: Maybe she did, and I forgot. I’m sorry.

Cam: That absolutely did not happen. You’ve got to stop apologizing.

Me: Can’t help it.

Cam: I’ll help you overcome it when we’re roommates.

Me: When we’re roommates? Did you just decide you’re moving in?

Cam: Pretty sure you agreed.

Me: Did not.

Cam: You sure?

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