26 HADLEY “Thank you, everyone!” I shouted, waving at the crowd. It felt good to be on stage again. The adrenaline flowed through my veins and I soaked it all in. I blew a kiss to the fans and rushed off stage. “Hot damn, you were on fire,” Felicity exclaimed, handing me a towel and a bottle of water. Laughing, I wiped the sweat off my brow. “Thanks. I forgot how much fun it was to perform.” “You definitely haven’t lost your touch. In fact, I think you’ve gotten better, bolder even.” “Has Blake called?” She passed me my phone. “No, but he texted and said he was getting on a plane for New York. He’ll be in late tonight. I replied and gave him the name of the hotel you’re staying at.” Squealing, I jumped up and down. “I can’t wait for you to meet him.” She gave me a sad smile as she

