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“Sorry.” I throw my hands up, heading to take my turn.

The ball leaves my hand on a perfect spin, crashing into the pins and knocking all ten down.

“Hell yeah!” I pump my arms in victory. “See if you guys win now.”

Jasper does a slow clap. “Great job. You’re still down by forty.”

“Yeah, yeah.” I roll my eyes at him as I grab my beer and toast with Marcus. “I’ll take one perfect frame.”

Even if we’re losing and they pick the next activity, I wouldn’t mind this being a date night with the guys and our partners.

I love that we’re all here together while the girls are getting ready for the big gala tonight.

I never thought that this was going to be what a day could look like. Hanging with the guys and then going out with all of us together, Chloe included.

If it’s up to me, Chloe will be around for a long time.

Forever, I hope.

Chapter Twenty

CHLOE

Dax

I can’t wait to see you tonight

Chloe

I saw you this morning

I know

But I miss you already

Is that cheesy?

No

Because I miss you too

I can’t wait to see you in your dress

Ditto

You can’t wait to see you in your dress too?

I meant I can’t wait to see youin your tux

I already want to peel you out of it

Patience, Dax. Patience

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Stuffing my phone in my purse, I grab the bags from the front seat of my car and hand the keys over to the valet.

“Welcome to the Nashville Grande. We hope you enjoy your stay.”