Page 356 of End Game

Maybe that’s why I noticed him more than I expected.

Or maybe I’m just trying not to notice who isn’t sitting across from me.

Ronan taps a pencil against his notebook. “Ready?”

Alexis looks at Shawn.

Shawn glances at her sheet. “You’re ready enough.”

“That sounds ominous.”

“It probably is.”

Ronan’s mouth twitches.

Cami slides the bowl of popcorn closer to Alexis. “Welcome to campaign night.”

Alexis takes a handful. “I’m already having a better time than at work.”

“Low bar?” Griffin asks.

“Very.”

“I won’t tell Carter or Jer you said that,” Shawn teases.

We all laugh, then Ronan clears his throat.

Everyone settles.

My phone buzzes against my thigh.

I don’t have to look to know who it is.

I still do.

Dex

have you started without me

I glance toward Ronan.

He is looking down at his notes.

I type under the table.

Micah

No

Dex

LIAR

it's 7:34

Micah

Just about to