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“I know” I grin at her and uncap the leftover bottle in oes It’s too war, and I squint my eyes and shake my head a little once I finish it off

“That was the worst idea you’ve ever had,” Ava u them into her mouth

“Probably,” I agree

But her knees are steady, and her pupils don’t look freakishly dilated anymore

Bad idea or not, it worked

While the flight attendants stay busy helping passengers shove their luggage into the overhead bins, I pullas there are several rows behind us that have yet to be filled, I’d say it’s going to be a bit before we’re actually taking off

A text e pops up from Theo, and a trill of nerves runs down my spine The last time I saw hilance over at her to e

Cho out the , she seeusting alcohol, so I take eTheo: They loved thee to fist-pu air I don’t do it, obviously, but lance over at Ava—who is still occupied with looking out theand watching carts of luggage being wheeled to our plane—and type out a quick responseMe: I knew they wouldTheo: My assistant will eht here was the last thing I needed to ensure that ift I arranged will be delivered to the Lucies’ house in two days

And Ava calls ht nowMe: Thanks, Theo I really appreciate thisTheo: It was a true pleasure I can’t wait to see ?” Ava asks suddenly

Shit

I lock the screen of e and flip the phone over on h

“No one”

Her eyes scrutinize my face “What are you up to?”

“If you must know, it’s related to a Christmas present”

Those eyes transition froht into excitement “For me?”