The next morning, Avery woke up with a sense of excitement. The memories of her date with Cruz lingered pleasantly in her mind, but today was a new day, and she was looking forward to spending time with Romeo. She knew that each of her mates brought something unique to their relationship, and she was eager to discover more about Romeo's world.

After a quick breakfast, Avery picked up her phone and called Romeo. He answered almost immediately, his voice cheerful and full of energy.

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