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She’s on the last clue. Won’t take her long. Get your ass in place.
Taking a deep breath, I stand, smoothing down my suit. "It's game time."
Cal nods, standing up to join me. "Let's make this a night to remember."
I send a lopsided grin in his direction and walk out of my office and into the main area of Nocté.
Rather than head to my final location, I pass by Myles, who simply nods my direction—the epitome of her game face—as she slings drinks like there’s nothing out of the ordinary going on tonight.
Hiding in the shadows, I wait for Lily to arrive.
After a few minutes, she enters the club with an entourage of our friends. Quinn, Tasia, Carlie, Vivian, and Anna surround her. She’s dressed in a simple, but elegant black dress—the one with sparkles all over it that reminded me of the night sky the moment I saw it.
It was a perfect first prize and looks stunning on her.
Her eyes scan the dance club, already in full swing. Even from here, I can see that familiar fire of curiosity burning in her eyes. She walks over to Myles, who hands her a drink …and the final note.
Watching from the shadows for a few more moments, I see her face light up in realization when she thinks she’s figured out the clue, or when she shares a laugh with one of the Dirty B’s.
All the while, I notice her searching gaze. The way she scans the room ...
Despite my nerves, my heart is so full, knowing she’s searching for me.
Of course, this is not just about fun and games.
Each clue, each moment, was designed to be a reminder of our shared journey.
Of our destiny.
I’ve deliberately created it to be a reflection of our past, present, and hopeful future.
Some of the clues were inside jokes, others were memories from our childhood and our tumultuous new beginning. Like the one that led her to Dirty Books and Dirty Deeds—the spot where we ran into each other after all the years apart, or the one hinting at our favorite song.
Each step was like turning a page in our shared history, each destination a bookmark of our significant moments.
All of it leading to the place where I knew I would never, ever be the same.
Vanishing into the shadows, I make my way to the elevator.
With my heart in my throat, I reach the rooftop and slide into position.
Music is playing from the hidden speakers and the scene is a beautifully lit landscape. Twinkle lights surround the entire space and a fire crackles in the middle.
The team of attendants waits on the fringes for the party to begin—all of us eyeing those elevator doors.
Finally, the ding of the elevator snaps my attention to it and my back straightens as the doors open. Quinn, Vivian, and Anna pour out first, but then …
Finally, she's on the rooftop.
I stand there, hidden for now, clutching the ring so hard it indents my palm. My heart races as she looks around the space. Awe and wonder and so much love flood her features.
I can’t wait to see what happens next.
The final clue leads her to the small ornate box hidden on the other side of the fire pit.
Quinn grabs hold of Tasia’s arm and practically squeals.
Anna rolls her eyes, but they also glint with a bit of happiness, too.
