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Caspian already has the notion I don't really like him-which isn't totally true. Eve

e before nine!" Mother yells

uck, I mutter under my bre

y the driver and step out, my legs heavier with every step toward the front door. It's only a stone's t

. Caspian stands there, my ever-loving boyfrie

a hug. His hand rests on my waist, while I sta

mind. Maybe I should end this right now, I think, but then Caspian slides

he asks in a soft voice.

" I force a smile onto my lips

ide. As soon as he shuts the door, I hear a female

echoes off the walls. Drinks and snacks are everywhere. A movie plays on the large screen above the fireplace, but no one's paying att

and Ruby, his arm slinging over my shoulde

s into my skin. I try not to look, but I can barely follow the conversation as

s suspect. It gnaws at me, the way she leans into Hu, whispering in his ear. Hu do

Caspian presses a soft kiss to my temple, and m

pian's friends says, grabbing an e

de. "Roll it Rowland." The guys chuckle, and I let out a small laugh, earning ano

bottle, and it l

ing his hands dramatically,

says, and he stroke

says, grabbing a drink, and Ruby cracks her finge

" she q

oo," he grins, han

as the countdown starts. The liquid rushes down her throat, and

She slams the bo

pping like a proud dad. "Here, you earne

ease doesn't leave. Ruby spins the bottle, and,

she smirks, with an e

t up straighter, trying

you to k

s hang i

efore I can stop it. Hu's gaze flicke

Caspian snaps, slidin

rry, Casp, but r

is just harmless fun. My mind races. Is this pa

uby presses, her smile widening like

colliding in my head. Kiss Hu an

us down," Ruby goads.

ing nervously at Caspian

? I chugged an ent

" Caspian snaps, his ar

s, but doesn't arg

y hands tremble slightly as I grab a bottle of wine and pour a shot. I

making me wince. I set the glass down with more force than

tly, his hand finding my th

the lump in my t

ng me. His lips move against mine, slow at first, then deeper. His to

om goe

ut I barely hear her. Caspian pulls back, pee

s hand. "Maybe we do need a

abruptly. His face is unreadable, but his clenched fists give him away. He does