Page 157 of Indulge
“Each brother had a different version. It’s something to do with Inferno, but Hallie is a bit sketchy on the details. Conan’s was a chase through the woods. I guess the twins will have their own twist.”
I chew my lip.
“You think they’d still do this, even when they’re with me?”
Her mouth drops open.
“They? You’re with them both now?”
I giggle, wiping a tear. “Oh my god, you’ve missed a whole chapter. Yes, I’m technically with them both. But somehow, I have to choose who to marry.”
Lily taps her chin thoughtfully.
“I have an idea, and it might be super unhinged…”
That perks me up instantly.
“I like unhinged. Continue.”
“Well, payback is a bitch. And if the twins are still going ahead with their games, I say you play your own.”
I frown. “You mean… crash their games?”
She grins, I can feel her brain ticking.
“You have a choice to make? Use the games. I’ll rope Conan and Hallie into helping. Whoever wins your challenge wins your hand.”
My heart stutters. “You’re an evil genius.”
She beams. “That’s the nicest thing anyone’s ever said to me.”
“I’m in. You really want to help me?”
“I literally have nothing else going on today. Let’s do it. It sounds like fun.”
Fun. Right. Except this time, the stakes aren’t survival… they’re my heart.
Not only can I get to the bottom of whatever the hell they’re up to. I guess it’s a fair way to decide which twin to marry.
“I’m thinking we can call it the Husband Test, or, a Decadence Proposal?”
My brain is already thinking of all the different games.
“Their paperwork to give to Declan is upstairs, shall we assess that?” I ask.
“Hell yes.”
I smile as I look up at her. My friends back home—like Louise—never cared to hear me cry about anything. They wouldn’t have helped me plan revenge, either. They’d just shove a drink in my hand and tell me to forget it.
Hence why not one of them has texted me since I left.
I’m not there to keep them entertained anymore.
My friends weren’t really my friends. But here… I’m starting to find something real.
“I haven’t had the chance to make many friends here, but I’m so glad I met you, Lily. Thank you,” I tell her.
Her eyes light up. “I’m happy you came here, Bels. I think we’re going to have a lot of fun.”
