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Then you should have been here to put your own damn arm around me.

Shoving my phone back in my bag, I ignore the buzzing that starts and beam at a patient Leanne, telling myself I won’t let Ethan ruin my night. “So, what do you do, Leanne?”

Her laugh is filled with amusement. “Oh, that’s a long and complicated question. Let’s just say I tinker with computers.”

Fucking fantastic. Something to remind me of Ethan. Still, I remain tuned in as Leanne explains she’s the CEO of a company that does contract work for the US government. Still, I have to admit I’m grateful when Austyn rescues me so we can dance.

I leave my purse behind because the buzzing hasn’t stopped.

Not once.

CHAPTER THREE

ETHAN

Two Years Later—Seven Virtues, North Carolina

An enormous smile creases my face.

Ethan:

I still can’t believe you managed to graduate from a school called Seven Virtues.

Fallon:

Really? Are we still doing this?

Ethan:

Virtuous is the last thing you are, Fal.

Fallon:

It takes one to know one, E.

Ethan:

Hmm. That it does, witch. ;)

Ethan:

What time is graduation tomorrow?

Fallon:

Six.

Ethan:

What are you doing until then?

Fallon:

Working. I picked up a shift at the bar.

Ethan:

Are you kidding?!?!