Page 84 of Love so Cold

Avery

Victor invited Olivia and me to spend Thanksgiving week in Boston with him

I wince as I hit send, not sure of their responses.

There's a moment of silence before my phone explodes with notifications.

Samantha

OMG!

Emily

Wow, that's a big step!

Jessica

So romantic!

I feel my cheeks heat up.

Avery

It's not like that

My protest is weak, even as my heart races.

Samantha

Girl, please. He's whisking you away for the holidays. It's EXACTLY like that!

I roll my eyes, but can't help the smile tugging at my lips.

Avery

You're ridiculous

Samantha

And you're in denial

Have fun in Boston, lovebird!

I toss the phone aside, shaking my head. But as I turn back to my packing disaster, I can't quite shake the butterflies in my stomach. A whole week with Victor. In Boston. Just the three of us.

What am I getting myself into?

Emily

So what's the plan in Boston? Fancy dinners? Sightseeing?

I chew my lip, realizing I have no clue.

Avery

Honestly? No idea. Just Thanksgiving with his foster brothers, I guess.

Jessica

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