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“How did you guys manage to get into The King’s U?” Cecily asks. “Anni is a doll and put in a word for us with the guards.” Remi’s tone turns dramatically hurt. “Since when do you party without me?” “Since, uh, I don’t know, you party without us all the time?” Ava points a finger at his chest. “You don’t see us revoking friendship rights, do you?” “I can’t believe this. So it’s my fault that you don’t come along when I ask?” “Duh. In case you forgot, you end up ghosting us to shag anything in a skirt.” “What the actual fuck, Ava? Of course I’d choose shagging over your mimosas and drunken rants about a certain psycho. Shagging is the whole point of these parties, not your unresolved feelings!” “Screw you, your grace.” “It’s actually your lordship, but I’ll take the upgrade in title.” He grins. “Now, who’s in the mood for an orgy?” “Eww,” Ava, Cecily and I say in unison. Creigh raises one hand. Annika winces. “No clue what you guys find fun about this party. Can’t we get out of here? I’