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“Let’s just say,” Alex returned smugly, “that despite our geographical differences Justin and I are quite happy.”
“So we all have serious love interests,” Sam suggested, accidentally, or maybe not, giving away the depth of her own feelings.
Kayla poured herself another splash of wine. “Guilty,” she allowed. No reason not to ’fess up. It was the first time she had admitted out loud that what she and Peter had was serious. Now that she had, it felt good. Jazz’s father was behaving himself, had apparently learned his lesson and wanted to be a good father for the first time. There was no reason why Kayla couldn’t have a serious relationship and be proud of it.
Alex thrust out her glass. “Let’s have one last toast,” she announced. “To the Promise.”
Each woman present, including Elle, who probably knew of the Cassandra Promise from her sister, lifted her glass.
“Wait!” Tory held up a hand. She looked a little guilty or maybe a little humbled by the mention of the Promise. “Before we do that, let me say to Alex,” she looked directly at Alex then, “that Ben is—” Tory sighed, unable to hide from anyone in the room the way she felt about Ben—the mere mention of his name had proven telling “—is far more than meets the eye. Just so you don’t think you’re imagining things,” she added for Alex’s benefit.
A smile slid across Alex’s face. “I knew it.”
“To the Promise,” Kayla repeated, drawing all eyes to her. “And to the Cassandras!” She looked from one familiar face to the next, pausing a moment on the newest member of the group. Elle might not have attended Athena Academy with them, but she was a part of them now, just as Diana was. “The old and the new.”
Sounds of agreement underscored one last clinking of glasses.
Not one of those present would ever forget what the Cassandra Promise stood for. They would always be there for each other, wherever life took them. Just a phone call away.
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