Page 58 of Knot His Reality

Camila snorts. “Bree will come up and ask some questions that she’ll mostly direct at the four of you. The rest of us might have something to add to the conversation, but it’s really more about your initial reactions to Remy and your date.”

Letting out a sigh of relief that they’ve dropped it, I nod. “That doesn’t seem too hard.”

My eyes find Gracie and Rhys once more as they lean together as they talk. Her hand is on his arm as he shows her various pages in his sketch pad. They’ve totally forgotten about the two of us. I might not know Gracie well, but this seems odd and a little out of character for her.

“Should we be worried about that?” I nod toward the pair.

Victoria hums. “We don’t even know whatthatis.”

“It just seems out of character for her? Maybe? Fuck, I don’t know. I’m acting like I’ve known her for more than twenty-four hours.” I shake my head. “It’s hard not to feel protective of her.”

“Rhys seems to be a good guy. We were day three suitors together, and he’s so sweet. I wouldn’t worry too much.” Camila offers me a soft smile.

Alexei nods. “Rhys is a good man.”

I’ve known the two of them for less than an hour, so I have no real reason to take them at their word, but their words still relax me.

“Good.” Turning back to the group, I’m at a loss. “Now what are we supposed to do?”

“Now,” Milo begins with a grin, “we enjoy ourselves until Bree arrives. Do you like video games? There are plenty of games that allow more than two players.”

“I love video games,” I admit.

Milo pumps his arm in the air. “Yes, another one to add to the list. Come play with me and Quinn then. It’ll help pass the time.”

I follow the pair of them over to the couch they were sitting on before while we scroll through games, trying to find one we can agree on, when it suddenly hits me about why Quinn looks so familiar. “I met you when we were kids!”

Quinn frowns. “Yeah?”

“You have to remember. There was a huge family reunion. I think I was twelve or thirteen? You were a little older than me. It was for my dad’s side of the family. Obviously, you’re older now, but you were totally there.” I scratch my chin as I try to recall actually meeting him. “I don’t think we’re actually related by blood. I remember a conversation but not the exact words they said.”

Quinn’s eyes widen. “Holy shit! Yes, I do remember. You and your brother were both there, right? Wow. That was a long time ago. My mom was adopted by a distant relative of yours or something, I think. I remember Mom trying to explain it to us before just telling us we were cousins.”

Wow. I didn’t expect to be reunited with a distant family member onHeated, but there hasn’t been much about my time on the show that I have expected.

Now that I’m not trying to figure out how I know Quinn, I relax on the couch and catch up with him while we play with Milo.

After such a tumultuous time with the other day four suitors, it’s kind of nice to feel comfortable with the larger group. I just need to remember to keep an eye on Gracie—who is still chatting with Rhys, though they seem to have set aside the sketchbook. I’ll have to make sure to talk to her about it later.

Turning back to the game, I see I died. “Really? Neither one of you could’ve told me I was about to die?”

“Nope,” Milo snickers. “You’ve gotta pay attention to the game if you want to play.”

“Mm hmm.” I narrow my eyes at the beta. “I see how it is. Now that I know how we’re playing, I’m better prepared. Bring it on.”

I can hear muffled laughter behind us, but I ignore it. I have a point to prove to Milo now.

Chapter Fourteen

Remington

I’mabouttomeetthe last four of my suitors, and for some reason, that thought has me completely freaking out.

Gone is the calm I felt the night before while I waited to meet the day four suitors. Although, it could be because of the day four suitors that I’m struggling right now.

I keep wondering if there will be some kind of confrontation with these suitors. I was spoiled by the first twelve, who all got along right from the start. It made the juxtaposition so much more jarring when it came to the day four suitors.

I don’t want to go through that again.

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