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I sniffled at his words and hugged him tightly. “Thank you, Caleb. For all of this. You made me realize I needed to do this. I don’t know how I’ll ever repay you for getting me to try new things.” I pulled away and stared into his blue eyes.

He reached out and swiped a tear away from my cheek.

“I only want you to be happy. If you are, you’ll never owe me a thing. Now. You want to watch a movie and order in some dinner?”

I nodded eagerly, excited for the night ahead of us and grateful the Fallen Ones didn’t ask me to get rid of Caleb. Had they, I knew my answer would have been no.

The following day,my phone buzzed with a message from Brandon as I walked through campus. I paused and read it.

Brandon: Me and you. Friday night? I got us a place we can spend the night. Get to know one another better.

I bit my bottom lip, knowing I needed to just tell him we couldn’t see each other anymore. I wanted to do it in person, so I typed a message back to him.

Lily: Can we meet before then so we can talk?

His answer didn’t come as fast, but when it did, I let out a sigh.

Brandon: Friday night. I’m busy all week. I’ll pick you up.

Picking me up was out of the question. I needed to be able to leave once I was done telling him I couldn’t see him anymore.

Lily: OK, but I’ll drive. Where can I meet you?

He sent me an address and a frown emoji. I didn’t care about that. My mind was set on getting this over with so I could be with the Fallen Ones.

“Hey, baby sister,” Damien’s voice pulled me out of my thoughts.

“Damien,” I answered, looking at him as he invaded my space. I swallowed thickly as he reached out and tucked a strand of hair behind my ear.

“You look upset. Who do I need to kill for you?” he murmured.

“No one,” I said softly. “I’m just… I’m going to break up with someone and it’s stressful.”

“Mm.” His eyes lit up. “Brandon Rogers.He’s doesn’t deserve you.”

I blinked at his words.

He smirked at me. “If you’re looking to fill the void, I don’t mind.”

My face heated at his remark, making his smile widen. “That’s what I thought. You know where to find me if you need a killer or someone to take care of you, little devil.”

And with those words, he sauntered away, leaving me breathless.

I shook it off.

I was the Fallen Ones’ girl now.

I wouldn’t be swayed by Damien.

… Hopefully.

Chapter 42

Caleb

“She’s in,” I said as we sat around Damien’s living room. He’d called us to come over to let us know Lily told him she was going to break it off with Brandon.

“Did she say that?” Jace demanded, sitting forward in his seat.

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