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He lingers for a moment, as if hoping she’ll change her mind, but eventually, he takes the hint and moves on. Lena sighs, turning back to me. “Why do they always think ‘no’ means ‘ask again’?”
“Because they can’t take a hint,” I say with a wry smile. “It’s like they think persistence is charming or something.”
“Yeah, well, it’s not,” Lena mutters, taking a sip of her drink. “I just wanted a night out with my girls. Is that too much to ask?”
Before I can respond, I see Lena stiffen next to me. I can guess who she just spotted just by her body language and when I turn to see Holden heading our way, I’m not surprised. He’s the only one to get that kind of reaction out of her.
He doesn’t look happy and I wonder if he just saw that guy hitting on her.
“Lena,” he says as he stops by our table.
She ignores him and I bite back a smile as a new guy leans against the table next to me. My smile drops and I side step away, trying to put some distance between me and him, hoping that he gets the hint.
He doesn’t.
“Hey there,” he says, giving me a sleazy smirk.
I give him a polite smile back then look to my friends for help. Arlowe is glaring at him, but Lena is too busy glaring at Holden to notice the newcomer.
“Can I buy you a drink?” He asks me, leaning closer.
“No.”
“Oh come on. Don’t be like that. Just one drink.”
“No, I’m good,” I insist.
“Don’t be such a bitch, baby. Have a drink with me,” he says, his hand reaching out to grab me and I jerk back, intending to yell at him to get lost, when someone beats me to it.
“No one calls Auden a bitch,” Wade snarls as he twists the guy’s arm behind his back. “Now apologize and get lost.”
“Hey!” The jerk snaps and Wade twists his arm more. “Fine! I’m sorry!”
Wade locks eyes with me and I smile.
“Get lost. And learn to take no for an answer.”
The guy glares at us as he turns and disappears into the crowd.
“Thanks,” I tell him and he nods.
“Are you okay?” he asks, his eyes searching mine for any sign of distress.
I nod, offering him a small smile. “Yeah, I’m fine.”
“No,” I hear Lena snap and my attention moves from Wade to my friends.
“Lena,” Holden tries and she steps back from him.
“Hey, guys,” Lena says, turning to Arlowe and me. “I’m going to head out.”
I exchange a glance with Arlowe, who raises an eyebrow. “You sure?” Arlowe asks. “We were just getting started.”
Lena sighs, looking tired, but nods.
“Yeah, I’m sure. I’ll catch up with you guys later, okay?”
We both nod, and Lena gives us a quick hug before turning to leave. Holden follows her out the door, looking like a lovesick puppy.
