LILITH

Exactly a minute later, May’s voice reappeared.

[Here are your current luck values: Lilith Caldwell — 65; Claire Brooks — 65.]

I arched a brow. “Our luck values are the same?”

[It’s only this way now because of the luck you just regained. Your previous values were 55 and 75, respectively.]

“I’m fifty-five?” I asked, even though I already knew.

[Yes.]

“Then what was my original luck value—before she stole any of it?”

There was a pause.

[Are you sure you want to know?]

The question made my stomach clench. Why did I suddenly feel like I wasn't ready to hear the answer?

“Tell me,” I said, my voice...