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Chapters (53)
  1. Dedication
  2. Chapter One
  3. Chapter Two
  4. Chapter Three
  5. Chapter Four
  6. Chapter Five
  7. Chapter Six
  8. Chapter Seven
  9. Chapter Eight
  10. Chapter Nine
  11. Chapter Ten
  12. Chapter Eleven
  13. Chapter Twelve
  14. Chapter Thirteen
  15. Chapter Fourteen
  16. Chapter Fifteen
  17. Chapter Sixteen
  18. Chapter Seventeen
  19. Chapter Eighteen
  20. Chapter Nineteen
  21. Chapter Twenty
  22. Chapter Twenty-One
  23. Chapter Twenty-Two
  24. Chapter Twenty-Three
  25. Chapter Twenty-Four
  26. Chapter Twenty-Five
  27. Chapter Twenty-Six
  28. Chapter Twenty-Seven
  29. Chapter Twenty-Eight
  30. Chapter Twenty-Nine
  31. Chapter Thirty
  32. Chapter Thirty-One
  33. Chapter Thirty-Two
  34. Chapter Thirty-Three
  35. Chapter Thirty-Four
  36. Chapter Thirty-Five
  37. Chapter Thirty-Six
  38. Chapter Thirty-Seven
  39. Chapter Thirty-Eight
  40. Chapter Thirty-Nine
  41. Chapter Forty
  42. Chapter Forty-One
  43. Chapter Forty-Two
  44. Chapter Forty-Three
  45. Chapter Forty-Four
  46. Chapter Forty-Five
  47. Chapter Forty-Six
  48. Chapter Forty-Seven
  49. Epilogue
  50. Preview of Malice
  51. Preview of Incognito
  52. Acknowledgments
  53. About the Author

“Interesting.” Stewart’s fingers drum on the table. “Garrett isn’t supposed to get special treatment.”

As he keeps reminding me. “To be honest, I believe him,” I say. “Maybe we shouldn’t underestimate Chloe.”

“That’s depressing.” Rayelle sighs. “She’s perfect.”

“Please,” Sophia says. “She’s a decoy. The lock probably took one look at her and its legs fell open.”

“We all have gifts.” Stewart laughs. “But you.” He gives me his full attention. “Let’s not forget about you.”

Heat rises in my cheeks. “We can forget about me,” I say. “It must be a miscalculation. It’s a fluke.”

“You actually came in second to Garrett.” Stewart’s smile widens as he folds his fingers in front of his mouth like some sort of evil lord. “Chloe, Garrett, Kyran, and Elisha. One of these things is not like the others. They’re all legacies, and one thing’s for certain, missy: they aren’t going to like it if you win. Which is why we have to make sure you do.”

“But I don’t want to win. I told you—I don’t want to pick my partner.” And I certainly don’t want to be partners with Garrett. We’d kill each other. As soon as I think his name, my eyes find him.

He looks up at that exact moment, smirking and silently applauding me.

Chloe catches my eye as well, shooting me a smug smile, her eyes narrowing in warning as she snuggles up to Garrett.

Scowling, I turn back to my table. “On second thought, maybe I do want to win.” It’s the only way to guarantee Garrett is not my partner. “I’ll think about it.”

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Thirteen

November 20X5, Keystone

I turn down the corridor that leads to my secret room, intending to work on my journal. Allard scheduled a brain scan for next week, and I want to show progress. My stomach growls. It’s dinnertime, and I should be in the Atrium, but I’ve been skipping meals, claiming I need to study—which I do—but I’m also avoiding Garrett, Chloe, and Kyran. Ever since our names were announced, everyone has taken sides. There’s even an underground betting ring. Garrett is the odds-on favorite, and I’m the long shot. It’s earned me several supporters, spiking my popularity, and I don’t like the notoriety. But as much as I don’t want the added attention winning would bring, guaranteeing Garrett isn’t my partner is tempting. And I’d never forgive myself if I didn’t beat Chloe. She’s the real reason I’ve been putting in extra study hours.