Page 28 of Rules Of Our Own

“Where?”

“Offside behind the speakers,” Sidney replies.

“You’re my hero.” Misty beams.

We look at Piper, and she holds one finger up as she chugs her drink for courage. “Under the table at Brewhouse with everyone there. Pretty sure River knew.”

“Oh my God.” Misty laughs.

Piper shoots her a look. “You’ve gotten off entirely too easy, Misty. Never have I ever had sex on the player bus.”

Misty glares and takes a drink.

All of us cheer.

Piper leans in closer. “Never have I ever wanted to have a threesome with Alex and River.”

Their eyes are on me. “Not freaking fair.” I take a deep gulp, finishing off my drink. It hits my head, and I sway in my seat.

“I don’t know. Seems fair to me.” Piper smirks.

Sidney drops her voice, tone turning serious. “Why did you ghost them before?”

I huff out a laugh, thinking about that night. My chest tightens, remembering how everything clicked into place. “River got jealous. Ended up punching Alex before anything could really get started. I decided it was better for everyone to just go my separate way.”

“And that worked?” Shana asks.

“It did until this weekend. Now I don’t know what’s happening.”

“What does that mean?”

“They…they made a proposal…” They all lean forward, and I know I’m not getting out of this. “They want to fool around for the rest of the trip.”

Misty makes a high-pitched squeal. “Like all together?”

I think back to the car. “Yeah, I think so.”

“And do you want that?” Sidney asks. She sounds hesitant. She, of all people, knows how hard it was for me to walk away the first time.

My gut twists. “I don’t know. Yes?”

“Show of hands. Who thinks Mia should have nasty, dirty sex with Alex and River while in Napa?” Misty looks entirely too eager.

Their hands lift immediately.

“What’s it to you, Misty?” I ask and smile, knowing their teasing is in good fun. I’m lucky to have friends like this in my life.

She points at Shana, Sidney, and Piper. “These three are in long-term, committed relationships, and I’m single as fuck. You’re the only person I can live vicariously through, and honestly, who turns down a threesome with two gorgeous men?”

I choke on a laugh. “I’ll think about it.”

* * *

I sip my coffee, feeling the warmth radiating through my hands as I wait for Piper’s final touches.

I’m grateful and relieved that the wedding isn’t until two in the afternoon.

The bottle of rum Shana had brought over last night was nearly empty by the time we’d all fallen asleep. Even with the two Advil I took, I still feel like someone’s trying to escape my skull from the inside.

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