Chapter 573

The few days before the arranged-marriage banquet gave Sloane a rare stretch of breathing room.

She called up Maeve, Clara, and Heidi, and they claimed their usual corner table at their favorite coffee shop. The four of them settled in around it, the rich smell of coffee wrapping around them.

Clara poured for everyone, then slid a glance at Heidi. "Hey, can I ask you something?"

Heidi's hand still