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“Hey.”

Maverick jumped before me and swiftly turned around. Her eyes were wide and red.

“Are you okay?” I cupped her head to make sure she was okay. “Drunk?”

“No. I had one Martini. How long have you been here?”

“Just arrived. Homer said you’re here.”

She hugged me tight and sighed. “Can we go home now?”

“Are you sure?” I hugged her back. “I just arrived.”

“Yes.”

“Okay. Go tell your friends we’re leaving.”

I went to Homer as soon as she went to her friends. “She seems on edge. Something happened?”

“I don’t think so. She was having fun with her friends. I’ve kept my eyes on...