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We cram into Darryl’s SVU and he drives us the short distance back to the hotel There are a few security guards fending off soer fans and when they see that Seth isn’t with us, they turn around and go away

We step into the glaht It’s open, allowing our large group to walk through without bu into anyone The deep red carpets and thick red ives it such a sultry, sexy vibe If I didn’t know better, I’d assume I’m in some exotic country We pile into the elevators and Selena and I are pressed fir out?" She asks me and I shake my head

"I’ll wait for Dad and Seth"

She nods and I can see she has so many questions for me about Dad and Seth, but doesn’t want to ask in front of everyone--which is a first for her and I appreciate it As soon as we step out of the elevator and into the hallway the questions flow froether?"

"No, we’re just having fun"

"He chose to take your dad golfing over partying with his team that seems pretty serious"

Selena pulls the rooh blood pressure Seth is spending tiet too excited or stressed--I don’t knoorks"

I step into the living roo to tell me if I didn’t ask?"

The bitterness in her tone didn’t slip byonto the arm of the couch and folds her ar to at some point" I step toward her "I didn’t want you to worry"

"I’ve known your dad since I was a little girl He’s iht "I’m sorryit just never came up in conversation and I don’t want him to know I came here for hi, thin fingers cohtened hair "You think I’d tell hily because I know she’d tell hi to everyone She doesn’t mean any harm by it, but it’s always at the reen eyes roll in their sockets She knows very well that she has a loose tongue

"What are you going to do? You can’t follow him around forever"

"I can keep an eye on him when he’s around Seth and the boys The rest of the time Mom will look out for him I’m sure she has some kind of plan"

She plays with the ends of her shiny, blonde hair, like she’s deep in thought

"Are you and Jackson together?" I ask, throwing her question back at her

Selena shrugs and a s fun, but we’ve spoken about it We want to wait until Seth’s tournaether"

I can’t help but feel jealous Selena and Jackson have spent less ti beco I assure myself I’m not even sure I want to be in another relationship It’s too early, isn’t it?

"I’ any dresses so this is what I’s on her white cardigan and cringes "I’ll see you later"

She squeezes rab ht, the only thing that is going to help me sleep is a cold shower

Chapter Thirteen

It’s very late by the ti before they hs ether is e of the couch and drop lance at the cover, I’ to finish Atoneood so far I rush to the door and ains access with his key card They’re both s with evidence of their happiness Seth takes in my black sweat pants and tank top with a subtle pout He seeer in my dress

"Hoas it?" I ask Dad as I step aside to let them into the suite

They both slip out of their shoes and line the shot"

"But your dad gavemy forehead as he passes me The action makes me blush Lately, his actions come across as ’coupley’