COLE I wasn’t thrilled that Madison had interrupted the moment between me and Adele. She probably had no idea, but somehow, she always managed to barge in—conveniently armed with a valid excuse. Now, as she eagerly showed off the new clothes she’d picked out for Adele at the party, I could already tell Adele was in for a struggle. There was no way Madison was letting go anytime soon. Honestly, I wouldn’t even be surprised if she tried feeding her with a spoon. Once Madison took a liking to someone, she clung to them like an octopus—persistent, unwavering, and impossible to shake off. I chuckled quietly beside Adele, the sound laced with something neither of them would be able to place. Adele shot me a look, catching on just as I leaned in and murmured, “Looks like you’re in for a