Truth or Dare - Danielle Allen Page 0,25

the time Chloe finds out, it’ll be at the reception, so she won’t even care.”

“That’s true.” Tisha nodded, pointing at me. “That’s true.”

“Why do I feel like we’re sneaking out?” Maria snickered.

“Because we basically are!” Tisha confirmed.

I waved to them as the elevator doors opened. “Be careful and have fun. Let me know when you get back.”

For a second, I almost walked out of the elevator car and joined my friends. But I felt my phone vibrate in my bag and I reconsidered.

My heart thumped in my chest as I pulled the phone out in anticipation. I didn’t realize how badly I wanted it to be Kingston until I saw it wasn’t him.

Damn store coupons.

I rolled my eyes, but then had to laugh at how hopeful I was when I thought it was him. Shaking my head, I pulled out the key to my room and opened the door. I needed to shower and then get in the bed, so I could sleep off the feelings I felt. I needed to forget what happened at dinner.

Maybe I should take a cold shower to cool the fuck off. I stripped and made a beeline for the bathroom.

While I didn’t take a cold shower, I cooled myself off by replaying the facts of which I needed to be reminded. Kingston was one of my closest friends and Chloe really wanted Kingston and Corrine to hookup. Those two reasons alone were enough for me to chill. Because Kingston and I were friends, complicating our friendship by casually having sex would impact our relationship and, although unlikely, it had the potential to mess with the dynamic of the group.

Everyone in our group that had sex were in relationships. They weren’t just trying to get off, I reminded myself. I mean, not initially anyway.

Additionally, because it was Chloe’s wedding weekend, as her bridesmaid part of my job was to make sure everything went smoothly. If there was ever a day where Chloe got to make all the rules, it was her wedding day. And for whatever reason, she fixated on hooking up her sister. I knew I had to respect and honor that request.

Chloe wants Kingston and Corrine together. It’s for the best that I don’t anger the bride by dipping my hand in the cookie jar, I reasoned with myself. It’s for the best. Especially since he was sitting and talking to her for a long time.

I exhaled loudly as I stepped out of the shower. Wrapping a towel around me, I tried not to be annoyed by the idea of Kingston and Corrine actually hitting it off.

Wait… am I annoyed because I wanted to have fun with Kingston tonight and he’s preoccupied with Corrine? I stopped in the middle of the room. Or am I annoyed because he’s hitting it off with Corrine?

I dried my body in a daze. I couldn’t figure out what the answer to my own question would be—and that scared me. But when my phone vibrated in the silent room, I jumped slightly.

When I picked up the phone and saw it was a text from Kingston, warmth spread through my entire body.

Kingston Wright: Truth or dare?

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Simone Jefferies: Truth…

Kingston Wright: What did you mean by you were supposed to stay away?

Shit, I cursed, tossing my phone on the bed. I finished rubbing the lotion into my skin as I thought about how I was going to answer the question. I don’t want to be the one to put a damper on Chloe’s wedding by ruining her big, weekend project.

I took a naked walk across the room and grabbed my pink satin robe from the closet. I always felt sexy in the robe and I knew exactly how I was going to get out of telling Kingston about Chloe’s matchmaking plan. With a smile, I returned to the bed and grabbed my phone.

Simone Jefferies: Dare.

Kingston Wright: What? No! You can’t switch up like that. What did you mean when you said you were supposed to stay away?

Simone Jefferies: I misspoke. I meant dare.

Kingston Wright: I dare you to open the door.

I stared at my phone for a second before I tiptoed to the door and peered through the peephole. My jaw dropped when I saw him appear seconds later.

I should get dressed. I looked around, realizing I didn’t have time to put anything on. Someone is going to see him! A little bit of panic twisted my gut as I thought of Chloe’s reaction to Kingston outside of my room in