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“What’s up?” Blake prompted as he reached for a spoon on the table and began twirling it between his fingers.
“McKenna’s all over this plan for us to do some kind of family and staff ferry trip to Willow Brook for the opening of the new winery and brewery location.”
“I think it’s a great idea,” Blake said firmly.
“It is, and I’m making it happen.” McKenna nodded vigorously in emphasis.
Just then, I heard footsteps and knew they were Quinn’s. For fuck’s sake, I even recognized the pace of her stride.
McKenna turned just as Quinn walked past the doorway. “Quinn!” she called.
Quinn stopped and took a few steps backward, looking through the door. McKenna waved her in. “We’re doing it, and you’re going for once.”
“Going where?” Quinn prompted.
“The group ferry trip to Willow Brook. The one Rhys suggested. We’ll take the ferry to Whittier and drive to Willow Brook from there.”
“Oh.” Quinn’s reply was wildly vague.
I took the moment to take her in. She wore fitted jeans tucked into leather boots that rose halfway up her calves. Atop that, she wore a silky cream blouse. Her light brown hair was down today, falling in soft waves around her shoulders. She lifted her hand, pressing the center of her glasses and pushing them up on her nose.
I swallowed, trying to ignore the heat that blazed through me.
“Kenan?” McKenna prompted.
“What?”
“I’m putting you in charge.”
“Public relations is your thing,” I replied.
“No, in charge of figuring out this ferry situation. Whether we can rent a whole block or something.”
“What do you think, Quinn? You’ll go, right?” McKenna pressed.
Quinn cleared her throat. “Of course. Sounds great.”
My sister’s eyes shifted to me, her brows hitching up expectantly. “Of course, I’m going.”
McKenna’s phone chimed, and only seconds later, she hurried out to take a call. Blake’s phone buzzed, and he also moved to leave. “You just got here,” I pointed out as he stood.
“I know, but it’s Fiona.”
That was all he had to say. Blake, who I’d never considered susceptible, was deeply in love with Fiona. He would do anything for her. I waved him out with a grin.
“Quinn’ll keep you company,” Blake said as he passed by her, cuffing her lightly on the shoulder and winking. “You guys are besties.”
Another moment later, it was just Quinn and me. Quinn stood awkwardly beside the table. This should’ve been an easygoing moment for us. Instead, my neck and shoulders felt tight, and my confused heart started to beat faster in my chest.
I cleared my throat. “We should get coffee,” I suggested. My voice sounded strained, even to my own ears.
“Sure. Just text me sometime. I have to go,” she said quickly.
She began to turn away, and I stood from the table. “Quinn.”
She came to a stop, and I noticed that her shoulders were held stiffly. She clutched a file folder against her chest as she turned around to face me. “Yes?” Her voice was stilted and polite, and I suddenly hated all of this.
“Is everything okay?”
