It’s not like they went together. He was there for Farrow. She was there for Maximoff.
But I think she already knows this. Or else she wouldn’t be so quick to break up with him in the first place. I have to give it to Sulli, she doesn’t play around.
Will made one big asshole move, and she cut him off.
“Are you ghosting me?” Akara wonders. “You haven’t replied to any of my texts.”
“Feels pretty fucking shitty, huh?”
Akara frowns. “You’re ignoring me to get back at me for being standoffish?”
“No. I did it because I didn’t know what to fucking say to you…and maybe I need a day or two…” At this, she literally runs away. Out of the room, up the stairs.
“Sulli!” he calls, one second from chasing after her.
Neither of us move. Maximoff is already jogging after his cousin. He sends me and Akara a sharp-edged Hale glare before disappearing to where Sulli fled.
Reason number one million why I’m glad these families have Maximoff. Family picking up the pieces is different than a bodyguard picking up the pieces. Sometimes a bodyguard can be better, but in this situation, family definitely is.
Akara breathes out a frustrated breath, then tells me, “That feels irreparably damaged…but I can’t give up on her. I don’t know how.”
I bite down on my toothpick. “It might not be as bad as you think.”
Things aren’t headed towards a porta shitter, but I can’t tell where it’ll end up. Where it’s going. But it doesn’t matter if I can’t see the future.
I’m always ready for anything.
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Acknowledgments
First and foremost, we want to extend a special and deepest thanks to Lanie and Jenn. We’ll always cherish the creation of this book because of both of you. You’ve been with us since the very beginning and rooted for us and given us and our books a sort of love that comes once in a lifetime. We wanted to write a Filipino-American family because we love you both, and we’re so honored that we could bring Jack Highland to life with your invaluable input and help. You two have been our superheroes for years, and we’ll always look back at Charming Like Us and remember the talks we had, the group chats, and learning more about two people we love most (that’s you two!). Thank you for sharing your Filipino culture with us. Knowing pieces of you are in the Like Us saga is the greatest gift and treasure of all. It brings tears to our eyes. Thank you for absolutely everything throughout the years, and we hope we did you two proud.
Big thanks to those that helped us with bringing the Oliveira family to life. From our sensitivity reader to the translators, we’re forever grateful for your input and expertise. And thank you to Andressa for answering our questions, for making beautiful art, and for being so sweet—we’re so lucky you found our books!
Any mistakes and misrepresentations are our own.
Thanks to our mom for lending your editing powers and your constant support. Our books wouldn’t be nearly as magical without you. We love you as each sun sets and rises!
Thanks to Marie for your continued help with the French translations. We’re so happy to have you in our corner to make sure the Cobalt Empire continues to thrive. You are a goddess.
Thanks to Kimberly, our agent, for helping land this book in audio. We’re so excited to hear Oscar and Jack in audio format.
Thank you to the bloggers and reviewers who continue to shout about this series at Book 7. We’re forever honored that you’ve chosen to spend time spreading the word about the Like Us series. It’s a dream having you all reach this point!
To the Fizzle Force, thank you for being a bright spot in our lives. Your love, memes, and edits are some of our favorite things and we’re so grateful that you’ve found our books. Shout out to our admins, Jenn, Lanie and Shea for all your wonderful
