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She needs to cool off.

But I'm not going to let my sister do something stupid.

I run after her.

She's gone.

I check every club on Highland.

I check every store at the strip mall.

I call every one of Emma's friends.

And, still, I keep looking. Find another store. Another bar. Another shady fucking alley.

I don't stop until my phone is buzzing.

It's a text from Walker.

Walker: Emma's at my place. She's gonna stay here.

Brendon: She okay?

Walker: No. But she will be. Is Kay okay?

Brendon: I don't know.

Walker: Fuck. You better figure that out.

Brendon: Take care of Em, okay.

Walker: Good luck.

I slide my phone into my pocket and make my way back to the venue.

But it's already closed. Lights off. Everybody—even the crew—is gone.

I call Kaylee.

Voicemail.

Again.

Voicemail.

Again.

Nothing.

I shoot her a text.

Brendon: Where are you?

Nothing.

Chapter Forty-Three

BRENDON

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