Page 64 of The Dating Pact

Quinn:Wish I could help, but I’ll still be at my mom’s place. Good night

Me:Can’t wait. Night!

I’d just turnedoff my light and closed my eyes when my phone buzzed again. I picked it up, expecting Indie with another joke, but was surprised to see who’d messaged me.

Lukas:Hey

Lukas:Happy Thanksgiving

I hesitated.Why was he contacting me?

Lukas:I know I don’t deserve it, but can we talk?

Lukas:Please?

No way.I was about to delete his messages when my mother’s words sprang to mind. Lukas and Wyatt were brothers and despite Lukas and my past, I hated knowing that Wyatt would regret not having him in his life.

Me:Are you free on Wednesday around 5?

Lukas:I can make it. Where?

Me:Stellaluna’s café in Sunnyvale

The old Lukaswould have scoffed at the idea of coming all the way to Sunnyvale to meet up. Would he agree?

Lukas:I’ll be there. Thanks

My breath leftmy body in a loud whoosh, and I shut my eyes. Looked like I was going to see my ex again.