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Kim lunges at me in a bear hug. I wrap my arms around her, inhaling her soft, floral perfume. I didn’t know I needed a hug until she offered it. When she pulls away, her eyes shift sideways before they meet mine. “Why did Xander ask you to be his pretend girlfriend?” “I’m not sure, but I think it’s his revenge for Aiden hugging you the other week and all the attention he’s been giving you since.” Her lips part and she bites back a smile. “Really?” “Why do you sound happy?” “I’m not!” She clamps her mouth shut. “You totally are!” I jab a finger into her side. She squirms and huffs, throwing a dismissive hand. “You and King, huh?” My chest tugs at the mention of his name. “Me and King what?” “Come on, Ellie. The ever so calm King started his first fight for you.” I shake my head. “He just has some issues with Xander.” “Yup. He had issues with Xander touching you. I’ve never seen him lose control, not even when his mother died.” “You were there when his mother died?” I know Mrs King is no