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It's like I've been hit with a sucker punch. A big one. Right to the chest.

What in the absolute name of the moon goddess is this?

Turns out the guy I've been head-over-heels for... the same guy who drugged me, bit me, kidnapped a child, Derrick, and he isn't just a walking red flag with fangs...

He's Lila's freaking brother. My best friend's brother.

 "You're joking," I say, though my voice sounds nothing like mine. "Tell me this is one of those sick prank shows. Someone's gonna jump out with a camera and tell me to laugh."

Lila just shakes her head, eyes glistening.

Nicklaus is dead silent....