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"Yeah, right."

"Love you, Lotte."

"Loveyou, Scar. I'll see you soon." I could practically hear Charlotte's sunshine smilethrough the phone."Can't wait to hear more about Scam."

I blinked as her last words rang through the air.

Maybe the plan was going too well.

CHAPTER 9

"So," Charlotte said, "is that everything?"

My sister sat across from me in the booth.

Her usually smiling face was set in a firm line.I had no idea what she was thinking.We'd been here about15minutes, during which time, I'd spilled all the tea there was to spill. Charlotte just let me talk without saying a word.

Until now.

"I think so," I said.

She stared at me a moment then broke into a smile. "Good."

"Good?" I echoed, throwing up my hands. "Seriously, Lotte. I tell you I'm in a fake relationship with the only guy I've ever had a crush on—one who wants to get back with his ex—"

"Who you agreed to help get back with his ex," she put in.

"—and that's all you have to say?"

She shrugged. "I'm glad you told me. I hope it works out."

"Also, what's up with this non-smiling thing you've got going on? Felt like I was being interrogated instead of talking to my sister."

"You mean this?"

Charlotte's face went blank, and I nodded. "So weird."

"I got it from Bo," she said.

"Should've known," I muttered. "How isStryker? Still frowning at everything and hating everyone but you?"

She blushed, but the smile that ate up her face was filled with love. "Bo's awesome. Yes, he still frowns a lot. But his tough exterior hides the softest marshmallow center."

"At least he's consistent."

"Back to you and Sam," she said andlifted a brow. "Scam? Really?"

I chuckled. "Yes, and?"

"Considering your situation, it's a little on the nose."

"Hey, I like it," I said."And you can't let a good couple name go to waste."

"Wait a second," Charlotte said suddenly. "Did you sayhe's the only guy you had a crush on?Like ever?"

I shrugged. "Besides famous musicians and fictional crushes, yes. Why?"

"What about the other Sam?"

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