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Chapter One

Paige

“To the squad finally being reunited,” Luna exclailass of wine for a toast

I’d hts before and had immediately planned a reunion with my two best friends, Luna and Faith I’d asked therandmother’s old inn because I’d stopped by to visit the property this afternoon We ended up ordering pizza and drinks and staying in It was fitting We had many memories here

“I can’t believe this space still looks the same It’s like a time capsule,” Faith said

“Except for the coat of dust,” I chimed in The place had been empty and boarded up for a few months, and now that I had returned,it

“We’re so glad you’re back” Faith hugged me with one arm

“I’lad too” My three-year work stint in Paris had been exciting, but I hadn’t seen irl at heart I’d s, and nieces I’d also missed the near-constant sun I couldn’t wait to hit the beach I tanned quickly, and even though my hair was al a few days in the sun

“So you’re really going to sell this place, huh?” Faith asked

“Yep No other way” My grandmother had run a successful B&B, butat all, and s and I all had full-ti a B&B on top of that, so better to sell the place than leave it to decay The house would need so it on the market as it was

The doorbell rang as we carried the empty pizza cartons to the kitchen

“Are you expecting someone?” Luna asked

“No”

I dashed to the front door, swung it open, and came face-to-face with a very tall and very handsome man He looked at me, then behind my shoulder at Faith and Luna

“Can I help you?” I asked