Jessica looked at the key. She hadn’t used the last one. She’d chosen, instead, to sit on the deck and breathe.
The invitation had arrived on heavy, cream-colored cardstock. No frills, no emojis. Just an address, a date, and four words: Bring a plus-one. And dice. Amateur 2023 Jessica Borga Swingers Game Night ...
Jessica clutched her partner, Alex, whose nervous sweat smelled like cedar and adrenaline. “What do you play?” Jessica looked at the key
The house was a sprawling mid-century modern in the hills, all glass walls and the faint scent of sandalwood. Fifteen people milled about, but the centerpiece wasn’t a bedroom. It was a polished oak poker table, felted in deep burgundy, with cup holders for wine glasses and—strategically—wet wipes. cream-colored cardstock. No frills
“Was it that obvious?”