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“Yes. How do you feel about that?”
“I thought I’d be terrified, but I sort of like it.”
Katherine scowled. “You like how much he likes you, or you find you like him as much as he likes you? Because the first is dangerous territory, Whit. I don’t want you to lead my friend on any more than I’d let him break your little damaged heart.”
From anyone but Katherine, that would be an insult. But I took it at face value. That was where all of her words came from. And I considered them just as seriously in turn.
“I’m going to Midland with him for a bridal shower.”
“Really?” Katherine asked, a note of surprise in her voice.
“Iwantto go. I love his family.”
“And him?”
I bit my lip. “Well, I don’t like it when he’s gone. And I’ve been having these … weird feelings.”
“Describe them.”
“Like, you know, when you hit a big dip in the road. Like swoops in my stomach.”
Katherine’s grin turned feral. “Butterflies.”
I laughed. “No, no, it’s not like that. It’s like tidal waves. Sometimes, when he says something or kisses me, it’s like everything rocks on the open sea.”
“Because you like him.”
“Yes,” I whispered.
“Good.” She nodded and patted my shoulder twice. “Good. Now, try not to run away scared, okay?”
Katherine looked me up and down to see whether or not I was being serious. Then, she nodded, as if satisfied, and headed toward her husband, who was walking in our direction.
I didn’t know exactly what she must have seen, but it must have convinced her that I wasn’t going to run this time. I didn’t know what that meant either. But I couldn’t actually run anywhere when we were officially getting married in a few weeks. Doing this for my dad was important, and anyway … I liked my time with Gavin. I liked Gavin.
I sighed and shook my head. Katherine was getting in my head. I didn’t need to worry about all of that yet.
I lifted the bottom of my skirt and headed toward the bathroom. The place was massive, and after doing my business, I decided to step outside. Most people were still inside, enjoying the air-conditioning. It was shockingly warm today, even with the sea breeze blowing in off the water.
Pulling my hair off of my back alleviated some of the heat, but it wasn’t enough. I was going to have to return to the cooler temperatures as well. As I turned the corner though, I saw a flash of pink.
My brow furrowed as I stepped forward. That looked like Margaret’s dress. But why would she be hiding around the corner?
Then, I sawexactlywhat Margaret King was doing.
Micah Locke had her pinned against the side of the building. Her leg was hitched up around his waist, and they were kissing like their lives depended on it.
A gasp escaped me, and I reared back. My hand flew to my chest. My eyes going wide.
Micah jumped back from Margaret, as if he’d been scalded. Margaret looked at me in a state of horror. She’d been married to Merritt Locke for a matter of weeks. They’d just returned from a week on their honeymoon. And now, she was making out with his brother.
“Uh, what the fuck?” I spat.
Margaret leaped forward, pushing Micah behind her. “Oh my god, Whitley. I can’t believe you saw that. Please, please, please don’t say anything to anyone.”
“That’s his brother!”
“I know. I know,” she said quickly, stumbling forward slightly. Maybe she’d had too much to drink. “It shouldn’t have happened, and it’ll never happen again. Just please don’t tell Gavin.”
