Vivian gestures around dramatically.“Yes, that is literally what we’ve been trying to accomplish for the past twenty minutes.”
I take a deep breath, mentally preparing for impact.
Then I drop the bomb.
“Joel found my book.”
Silence.
Then—
Vivian gasps so hard, I’m actually worried she might pass out.She literally starts to shake in excitement as her brain starts to process.
Lily leans forward.“Whichbook?”
I glare, grabbing my copy from the table and waving it in the air.“Which one do you think?”
Carlie’s lips twitch.“Oh no.”
Quinn wiggles his eyebrows way too enthusiastically.“Oh,yes.”
Tasia exhales deeply, shaking her head.“Oh, this issomuch more entertaining than I expected.”
I point at her.“You didn’t expect anything, because I wasn’t going to tell you.”
She snickers in response.“Whatever you say.”
Vivian’s entire body is vibrating now.“Okay, okay, let me just—” She fans herself dramatically.“So.Joel found your book.” Her grin isferal.“And?”
I groan again.“And heread it.”
Lily’s brows lift.“The whole thing?”
“No—” I shut my eyes, praying for strength.“Just a little.”
Quinn practically squeals.“Oh my god, he read the sword-crossing scene, didn’t he?”
I sink further into my seat.“Hereadthe sword-crossing scene.”
Chaos.
Absolute, pandemonium erupts.
Vivian is cackling.Tasia presses her hands to her cheeks like she’s experiencing secondhand embarrassment or something.Quinn is just sitting back, sipping his wine like this is his Super Bowl.Thebastard.
Carlie?She just smirks knowingly and mutters,“I’d totally put that in an enemies to lovers novel.”
I point at her.“No.Donoteven think about it.”
She raises her hands in mock surrender.
Lily chuckles into her wine.“This is myfavoritebook club meeting ever.”
Vivian leans in, gleeful.“Okay, but what did he say?”
I let out a miserable laugh.“Oh, he saidplenty.”
Quinn gasps.“Oh my god, did he ask questions?Please tell me he had loads of questions.”