Mason POV
Eric’s face is a cloud of thunder and Jason is moping like a child when I answer the door. Carina has invited them for dinner as a farewell to Eric.
“Come on in,” I invite jovially. “Carina’s waiting in the living room with drinks.”
“Alcohol,” Jason sighs as we walk to the living room. “The universal language of misery.”
“And celebrations,” I try cheering him up.
“Nothing to celebrate here,” Eric snorts.
I ignore their sour moods and keep on walking. I cannot blame them – I would be devastated too if this were the last night with Carina without knowing when I would see her again.
“Welcome, guys,” Carina smiles brightly when we enter the room, and she immediately hugs Jason. “I’m so glad we’re doing this.”
“I’m not,” Eric mumbles sourly. “I don’t want to go home.”
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