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Chapter 1

Cadence

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“Drink!” ree of people on the dance floor “This place is on fire tonight,” she says once we reach the bar

“That it is,” I agree

“Taters” She holds up two fingers when the bartender finally reaches us

“I can’t believe I convinced you to co, h

“You act like I never go out” She gives ht

“You were the most dedicated student I know”

I nod She’s not wrong I put everything into studying—no ti class I needed to know that I was on the right track to a career where I would always be able to take care of rindstone deterh school landed me scholarships Add in e graduate, but I’m also debt-free That’s alround Hell, few in the foster care systee At least not the ones that I know I, however, was deter of myself and my life

“Now, if I could just convince you to find you a hottie to go holes her eyebrows, handing me a bottle of water

“You know casual isn’t ”

“You don’t have a thing,” she counters “Besides, look around you, Cadence You can have your pick You’ve got the eye of every man in this room”