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“Nice.”

“So how does someone win?”

“Whoever is still standing at the end after I enter the hunt in phase two will be the winner of The Chase.”

I can see Rowan’s brain ticking.

“Questions?” I ask him.

“If you don’t want to keep the winner… can I?”

I let out a laugh.

“We gotta talk to Declan about letting you have your own fucking games.”

The twins would do well as a replacement for me. Because I will be chasing Hallie to the ends of the earth once this is over.

“Shall we drink? To the final Decadence Chase?” Finn asks.

“I guess. Why not? We’ve got a few hours to kill before we begin.”

As we walk back to my cabin, I can’t help but check my phone.

Every time I get a text from Hallie, the guilt gnaws at me more.

“I didn’t particularly enjoy lying to her either,” Finn tells me under his breath.

He also had to make out he’s in New York with me. But knowing Ben is in a coma in Finn's house relaxes me.

She’s safe from the monsters in this world.

“Trust me, I’m never fucking doing it again to her.”

Chapter 47

HALLIE

Letting out a yawn, I call Bertie in from the yard.

“Come on, boy. Let’s get some sleep.”

I’ve got an early shift tomorrow.

“You get to spend the day with Lily tomorrow.” He wags his tail.

I shoot Conan a quick goodnight text, he replies fast, telling me to sleep well and how he misses me.

I’ve still got a smile on my face after showering and getting into bed. I can’t help but pull up Conan’s contact and call him.

He answers immediately.

“Hi, trouble.” His raspy voice drives me crazy.

“Hi, Beastie. You have a good day? It’s weird not hearing your voice at least once a day.”

He chuckles.

“I’ve missed hearing your voice. I’ve never felt like this before.” He trails off.

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