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The Ritual Shantel Tessier 11770K 2023-08-28

I blush, letting out a long breath, and drop my head, unable to help the smile that spreads across my face

There’s a knock on the door right before it swings open “Ryat?”

I look up, and he snaps, “What?”

“You’re needed, ives me a thumbs-up “Hot wife”

My cheeks burn I still can’t believe we did that

“Gunner …” Ryat starts

“I’” He enters the room and crosses his arms over his chest with a playful smile on his face

Ryat growls deep in his chest and turns to face me “I’ll meet you out there” He places a kiss onout

Taking a second toto slowsure to shut and lock his bedroo the key in my clutch that barely fits my cell phone

Making my way to the ballroom, I look for Ryat or Sarah but don’t see them anywhere The place is packed Decorated hite twinkling lights and soft piano music So different from when I was here the first time

“Would you like a glass of chane, miss?”

I go to tell her no, afraid of ed But she pops the cork and grabs a flute “Yes, please”

Handing it to me, I thank her and take a sip