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Asher nodded in agreement

Reers that it was a one-tiht her gaze over Kinsley’s shoulder and all the warmth vanished from her expression

Before Kinsley could turn around, strong arms wrapped around her and Rhett leaned down to kiss her cheek “Hey,” he said just to her Then he gave everyone around the table a quick look before he added, “Be right back Let rab a beer”

He strode off to the bar, and Peyton said, “Okay, that happened, didn’t it? Rhett just kissed you on the cheek, right?” When no one answered her, Peyton went on “Did I iine that?”

Even Kinsley wondered if she’d iaze as he made his way toward the bar

“You’re not i,” Boone said Was that a bit of pride in his eyes? “That happened”

Remy looked the exact opposite She crossed her arether now?”

“Reently

Her frown only deepened

Every other face but hers was lit up Kinsley rolled her eyes “Do we need to talk about it?”

“Nope,” Boone said

“He’s such a liar,” Peyton said, reaching for her chocolate martini “He totally wants to talk about it”

“It’s not our business,” Asher said sternly to Remy, who still hadn’t taken her eyes off Kinsley

“What’s not your business?” Rhett asked, sidling up to the table with a beer in his hand and a fresh glass of water with lemon

“Thanks,” Kinsley said, se She studied hi for any of the intensity she’d seen earlier, but it just wasn’t there He seemed…calm…settled