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table.” I point to where Amy has kid food and drinks set up. “Do you want me to go―”
    Before I can finish, Isla hops off Beth's lap and runs to the bucket. She comes back with a few chicken nuggets and carrots on a plate and a bottle of water. She's such a dainty little thing as she sets up her plate and water on the chair next to Beth with such precision. It’s as if she's getting ready for a tea party with the queen.
    “Mommy, I had fun today.”
    Beth smiles and nods to her daughter. “I know you did, baby. I'm glad.”
    “I'm so excited to see Daddy again tomorrow.”
    “Yeah,” Beth says, focusing her gaze on her folded hands in her lap. I was under the impression that Isla’s dad was out of the picture. I guess that's not the case.
    “Well, I better go check on Carly before those guys whisk her away.” They never let her out of their sight for more than a few minutes.
    “Tell her I say hi.”
    I can't tell if the darkness in her expression is from my mention of Carly and her two boyfriends or if it has anything to do with her ex. “It’s good to see you,” I say, resisting the urge to pull her into a hug. She looks like she could use a hug.
    “You too, Mason. Thanks for keeping me company.”
    I slide my hands in my pockets and go look for my sister.

 
     
     
     
    Chapter Eight
    Carly
     
    “Babe, it's just one week. It'll be fine.”
    Noah shakes his head. “I hate New York.”
    “Why? It's fun.”
    He narrows his eyes. “You're gonna be working and learning the whole time. What kind of fun do you think you're gonna have?”
    I smirk. “Well, I am human. We usually go out for drinks every night.”
    “Whoa, whoa, whoa.” Max is suddenly interested in the conversation. “You're gonna get drunk every night in a city you’re unfamiliar with?”
    “Do you think there will be a serial murderer disguised as a cosmetologist at the Bumble and bumble University?” I say with my hand on my hip.
    “Could be. You wouldn't know. You trust everyone and think the world is nice.”
    “That’s not true.” I huff and resist the urge to stomp my foot. “And I can take of myself, you know.”
    “Yeah, we know.” Max has an amused twinkle in his eye. “Frankie told us what happened that night you almost got your ass kicked and how Olivia had to save you.”
    Frankie.
    I turn to look for him but remember he and Andre couldn't make it  tonight. “T hat's not how it happened. She was a bitch looking for a fight. I would have talked her down.”
    “I don't like it,” Noah says again under his breath. “Maybe we should go with you.”
    “Please.” I laugh. “No way.”
    “Why not?” Max sounds as ridiculous as Noah now.
    “This is supposed to be a fun girls’ trip.”
    “We're not fun?” Max looks a little hurt, but I know he’s just teasing. At least I think he's just teasing.
    “Of course you guys are fun, but I also need to spend time with other people. Girlfriends… You know, so we can do girl stuff.”
    “What exactly is girl stuff?”
    “Talking about guys.”
    Max’s eyes go wide. “Will there be a pillow fight? Maybe in skimpy panties?”
    “Yeah, and we’ll have a lesbian orgy after that. Too bad boys aren’t allowed.”
    I realize my voice has gotten a little loud just as my brother walks up. Awesome.
    “Who’s having a lesbian orgy and how can I get a ticket to watch?”
    Noah and Max both chuckle. “Your sister.”
    “Gross!” Mason’s face crumples up into one of disgust. “I should know better by now than to ask what you three do for fun. You’re already too kinky just being together. All the rest of that stuff would probably give me nightmares.”
    Noah smiles and steps aside, knowing my brother’s just teasing. It’s taken Mason a while to get used to the idea of me being with two men. Now, he mostly likes to tease them and call my men the “brother husbands.”
    “So if I said I knew where one was happening tonight, you wouldn’t go?” I raises