Chapter 19
Maggie
I couldn’t believe this. Any of it, to be honest. We were backstage again, in the same room where we’d met.
The final eight were all here tonight and I had goosebumps seeing Phoenix again.
Sawyer, Wyatt, and Joe were joking about starting their own modern-day boy band. Phoenix had turned down an offer to join them. Now they were plotting to find some of the semi-finalists who hadn’t made it as far as the rest of us but were back for the finale.
Rihanne and Jane had just left to go get ready to perform.
I’d go in a moment, too.
But for now, Phoenix and I were alone. His muscular body captivated me.
I took a sip of water as I said, “Rihanne made the top three. I’m so excited for her.”
Phoenix tilted his head and said, “She’s good. But I’m cheering for you”
My eyes
