Page 40 of Blue Moon

“Oh, that’s great. Congratulations. Yeah, I’d love to come back next time you have a performance. Are you dating anyone?”

“No, nothing serious, but I have some friends with benefits. Or if I really want to get laid, I just find someone on Hinge. I’m just focusing on becoming a principal dancer. A man is not a priority. I definitely don’t have time for a relationship.”

Raine always impressed me—she knew exactly what she wanted. Why couldn’t I be as self-assured as she was? Maybe she had the right attitude. Maybe I should sleep with Sawyer tonight simply because I wanted to. If it worked out, it would work out. If it didn’t, I would have a beautiful memory. Maybe I shouldn’t have followed him to Seattle. My mom used to tell me a man should chase me, not the other way around. I needed to be more like Raine. Find my true passion and embrace it. Not neglect my job for a man.

Finally, I had some clarity.

Raine and I chatted more before finally saying goodbye.

I checked my phone and saw the email from Kelli with the contract. I quickly read it.

Being photographed in some of the most exclusive spots in Miami was such an amazing opportunity. Kelli was right—the contract was solid. I didn’t need to wait to ask Sawyer. I’d already made up my mind.

I picked up the phone and called Kelli.

“The assignment looks great. I’m in.”

“Good girl, Sol. I knew you’d make the right choice. Okay, you leave next Friday.”

“Next Friday?”

“Yup.”

“Okay, I’ll be there.”

Friday. That meant I had less than two weeks left with Sawyer before I went. But that should be fine because I was sure he’d be busy with the air show this weekend.

I needed to tell him tonight.