Page 31 of Players and Pages
“How the hell did they get these without me noticing?” I gasped. They were action shots of us walking out of the sandwich shop and along the beach.
“Paparazzi are sneaky, I guess,” Bea said with a shrug. “The articles are all speculating about the red hairedgoddessthat stole their hearts.”
“Really?” I asked, shock hitting me. “That’s actually what they said?”
She smirked and pointed at the screen. Those were the exact words they used. I knew damn well not all would be this nice, but this restored my faith in humanity a bit.
I’d seen far too many times when someone in the public eye picking a ‘nobody’ ended up with mean words and personal attacks.
That was another win for today.
The smile didn’t leave my face as we did our opening duties and flipped our sign. Then it was a flurry of customers, stocking, and helping Taryn film a few new videos for the account.
It was well past lunch before I had a moment to check my phone. Warmth spread through me at the array of messages that were waiting for me.
Griff
I’m putting us in a group chat. Don’t make her regret this, boys.
Jackson
Hey sweets. Hope you’re having a good day.
Jackson
Sent Image.
I snorted at the picture Jackson sent of the guys at camp. Griff was posing with some kind of spirit stick while Cy was hugging a totem pole.
Cy
What, nothing for that embarrassing picture?
When I hadn’t responded in thirty minutes, Griff tried.
Griff
I know you’re busy, check in soon so we don’t worry all day.
Another thirty, then Jackson.
Jackson
Sweets?
There was something about having my pack watching over me like this that had me feeling settled and safe. It was another point in their favor.
Dani
I’m alive. Just a busy day and this is the first chance I’ve had to grab my phone
Jackson
Did you at least drink water and eat lunch?
Dani
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