Violet “So you’re telling me you had a one-night stand with a hot stranger who saved you from drowning,” Penelope said slowly, like she needed to hear herself say it to believe it, “and that same hot stranger sent you those flowers yesterday?” I nodded, taking a small sip of my water. Penelope’s eyes widened so much I swore they nearly popped out of her skull. “Oh. My. f*****g. God!” I practically lunged over the table and slapped my hand over her mouth. “Would you keep your voice down?! We’re in public!” She licked my hand. “Ugh, gross!” I yanked my hand back and wiped it furiously on my pants. “What the hell was that for?” Penelope leaned forward with a grin. “Who cares about other people?! Girl, are you crazy?! You had s*x with a stranger, who’s fourteen years older than you, and

