Ready or Not

Avery

I opened my mouth to argue, then closed it. She was right.

Part of me did hope Declan was genuine. That this wasn't just some billionaire whim that would fade the moment things got difficult or inconvenient.

"I should get ready," I said instead.

"What are you wearing?"

I glanced down at my pants and t-shirt. "Something more presentable than this."

"Good plan." Piper grinned. "Can't show up t