Chapter 85

Caroline's POV The karaoke bar was totally packed when we got there. Jax told the guy at the door our names, and he took us to a table close to the stage. A waiter came over right away.We ordered some drinks. There was this couple on stage, singing "Someone Like You" really badly, but everyone was singing along and cheering them on. The place was buzzing. Everyone was laughing, singing, dancing, clapping, and whistling. It felt like the best party ever. It was a cozy place, with the lights turned down low, making everything look kind of gold, and the band that played with the singers was really good. We had barely sat down when Ruby signed up to sing and started bugging everyone else to do the same. When she asked me, I said I needed a minute to think about it. "Nope, Caroline, no way out. You're singing tonight!" she said. "Okay, Ruby, but give me a minute to pick a song," I answered, taking another drink. The night was going great. Everyone was having a lot of fun, and Jax was really