MATTEO
“She’s not my girlfriend,” I said, forcing my voice to stay level. “She’s just someone I’m seeing casually.”
Sammie’s grin widened. “Casually? Matt, you never bring casual hookups to your house. What’s different about her?”
Everything, my mind supplied immediately. Everything about her is different.
But I couldn’t say that. Wouldn’t.
“Nothing,” I said instead. “There’s nothing different. And I’m not bringing anyone to the wedding.”
Sammie opened her mouth, clearly ready to argue, but I cut her off.
“Don’t you have a dress fitting or some wedding planning to get to? Why are you here, interrogating me instead of helping Lisa?”
“Everything is all set for the wedding — except you.” She softened slightly. “We want you there. I can see how much Lisa wants it, and that’s why I stop
