CHAPTER 72

Four days until the wedding "How many people did Jacob invite?" Timothy asks as I shift out of the car. "Knowing Jacob, probably everyone." The music emanating from our friend's house has blood pumping through our veins as Timothy shuts the car door behind me, his smile mysterious as he threads his fingers through mine. My heels match my silver cocktail dress, a vintage number with mesh lace detailing along the curved neck and hem that hits halfway down my thighs. Timothy looks breathtakingly handsome in a button-down open at the collar and rolled up at the sleeves over dark pants. There's no point knocking. It's clearly a party from the buzz and the music. But before I can head inside, Timothy holds me back. His gaze skims over my outfit, lingering on my legs in a way that makes my entire body tingle before coming back to my face. "What I wouldn't give to have you to myself right now." "A house full of tour merch?" He grins. "You're funny." "I try." When I g