Chapter 1

Sequel to The Stand In.

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"Elle! You can't be serious?!"

I turn, glaring at him with fury. "Deadly! How could you let it go this far? What was the end game here?!"

"A game! You said it yourself! El-"

"No!" I interrupt, feeling devastation for everyone in the room. "You've done enough, Zak..."

Is it possible to love someone so much that you begin to hate them?

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Secrets, lies and withheld information is the first three steps of testing a relationship.

Throw in the added Ghost, demon and crazy ex- Best friend. You have yourself a cocktail!

With a new life planned for Zak and Elle, will their relationship stand the test of time?