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KAISEN

Ilooked at the slip of paper with Dorie’s name written on it. Of course it would be her. Fate had a way of pushing us together. Or maybe it was Cullen’s magic. However it happened, I was good with it.

I could tell she was nervous. Listening to those hyenas gabbing in the kitchen was annoying. She was doing her best to pretend it didn’t bother her, but I could tell it made her uncomfortable.

I made my way over to the armchair she sat on, and plopped down on the couch next to it.

“Ready to show these people how it’s done?” I murmured, leaning in close so only she could hear.

Dorie rolled her eyes, but I caught the ghost of a smile. “I don’t know you or anyone else here. I don’t think we’re going to do well. Sorry. I hope you’re not super competitive.”

“I am but we will do just fine.”

Eliza and Cullen were whispering together and then looked our way with goofy smiles. I had a feeling it was definitely a setup.

“Alright!” Eliza clapped her hands. “Let’s see how well we know each other. Cullen and I will go first, and you guys can see how it’s done. Whoever answers the most questions correctly wins a prize.”

“A yacht?” Marcus joked.

“Your penthouse?” Liam said.

“We’re hosting a wedding.” Cullen laughed. “The team that wins gets a gift card for a dinner for two at one of the most expensive restaurants in town.”

Some of Eliza’s girlfriends looked less than pleased.

“Let’s do this.” Cullen cleared his throat, looking down at the first question on the slip of paper. “Okay, Eliza, what is my favorite sports team?”

Eliza tapped her chin, pretending to think hard. “Hmm, that’s a tough one. Is it the Phillies?”

Cullen grinned. “Yep, that’s right! Your turn to ask me a question.”

Eliza pulled a card. “Alright, what’s my favorite flower?”

Cullen didn’t even hesitate. “Peonies. You’ve only been talking about them for the last six months for the wedding.”

Eliza laughed. “Okay, you got me there. Your turn again.”

The game continued, with Cullen and Eliza easily rattling off answers about each other’s preferences, inside jokes, and little details of their relationship. It was clear they knew each other inside and out.

When they finished, Eliza turned to the rest of the group, her eyes sparkling. “Alright, who’s up next?”

“Dorie and Kaisen,” Cullen said.

“Oh boy,” Dorie murmured.

“Relax.” I reached into the bowl and pulled out a card, scanning the question quickly before turning to Dorie. “Okay, what’s my middle name?”

Dorie blinked, looking caught off guard. “Your middle name? Uh…” She trailed off, biting her lip as she thought. After a moment, she shook her head. “I have no idea.”

I chuckled. “It’s Nathaniel.”

“Sorry. I told you to prepare to lose.”

“I never lose,” I said.

Dorie grabbed a card. “Hmm, okay. What’s my favorite dessert?”