Gracie Gets Lucky – Lexi Davis

Who doesn’t make me feel stupid for it. Who listens when I ramble and doesn’t rush me.” I huff a quiet laugh. “Someone who makes me feel chosen. Not in a grand way. Just… steady.” I lower my chin, my voice softer now. “And…” My cheeks warm. “I want him to look at me like I’m the only woman in the room.” “Gracie,” Kirsten whispers. “Open your eyes.” I do. He’s there.

Standing across the room. Beck. He lifts his eyebrows. It’s his are you okay look. He’s been giving me that look since kindergarten. Across playgrounds. Across classrooms. And now, across this bar. I give him a small nod. I’m fine. His shoulders relax. He flashes me a quick smile and turns back to the table with our friends. “You know the guy you just described?” Kirsten says softly. “Yeah?” “It’s Beck. He’s all of that. At least to you.”

“Don’t,” I say, rolling my eyes. “We’ve had this conversation before.” Kirsten straightens. Steps closer. Her cheeks are flushed, and is she… mad? She never gets mad. Even when we argue, it’s calm. Logical. Controlled. “Gracie Ann Smith.” She grips my shoulders and gives me a small shake. “We graduate in three months. We’re not kids anymore. I will not stand by while you throw away the one man who’s loved you your entire life.” I try to pull back. She doesn’t let me.

“Listen to me,” she says, holding my gaze. “You are going to lose him if you keep this up. Beck.” Her voice drops. “And it’s going to be the worst mistake of your life.” Panic flares, sharp and sudden. She can’t be right. Beck’s been with me forever. He always will be. Except…not the last couple of months. When he stopped taking my calls. Barely texted back. And for the first time tonight, I let myself wonder what happens if this, this distance, this drift, isn’t temporary?

What if I’m actually losing him? What if it’s my fault? Beck Present I settle back into my seat, forcing myself to breathe. Gracie’s fine. She’s talking to Kirsten, not the ten million men who’ve been orbiting her all night. I’ve been watching it happen, even when I shouldn’t have. Even when I was out on the dance floor with Trish, her hands on my shoulders, her laugh too close to my ear, my attention kept slipping back across the room. Over the tops of heads.

Between bodies. Always finding Gracie. Like I’m a compass spinning and she’s my true north. I told myself I should focus on Trish. That it was rude not to. That she deserved my attention, since I was the one who said yes to dancing with her. But my eyes kept betraying me. Every time someone stepped too close to Gracie.

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copyright law. ISBN E-book: 979-8-9940046-3-0 ISBN Paperback: 979-8-9940046-4-7 OceanofPDF.com Contents Author’s Note/Trigger Warnings Dedication 1. Get Lucky 2. Science Goo 3. Slow Motion 4. Something New 5. Grabby Hands 6. So Bumpy 7. Epilogue Acknowledgements OceanofPDF.com H Author’s Note/Trigger Warnings i Bestie ☘️ Pull up a chair. We’re at a crowded pub. It’s loud. It’s chaotic. Someone is definitely wearing too much green. There are sticky floors, questionable decisions, and at least one person about to confess feelings they’ve been sitting on for years.

Welcome to Gracie Gets Lucky. This is a novella. She is short. She is speedy. She is meant to be devoured in one sitting. This story is built around one turning point, one night, one emotional shift that changes everything. It moves quickly on purpose. If you’re craving a long, layered deep dive with extended backstories and slow-burn angst, I absolutely write those too.

Pretty Vicious and Deeply Examined will happily keep you up past your bedtime. But tonight? Tonight is about tension, longing, and finally saying the thing. A quick heads-up before we order another round: • Strong language • Sexual intimacy • Alcohol consumption (some of which is underage) • A physical fight and on-page violence.

Attempted sexual assault • Years of mutual pining • Emotional tension and vulnerability All present-day intimate scenes involve consenting adults, but they are open-door and graphic. If you love: ☘️ Friends-to-lovers ☘️ He’s-been-in-love-with-her-forever ☘️ Holiday chaos ☘️ A heroine who decides she deserves more ☘️ A hero who realizes he can’t afford to lose her Then you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. Thank you for being here. Thank you for reading indie. And thank you for stepping into the pub with me.

This is a short excerpt from the opening of “” by Unknown, quoted for review and introduction purposes. All rights belong to the copyright holders.

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• Pages: 86
• Language: English (en)

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