"Amber," Ethan mumbled suddenly, his head lolling. "You're the one who changed..."
Lucas's sympathy evaporated instantly. How dare Ethan blame Amber when he was the one who had betrayed her?
Checking the time—forty minutes to midnight—Lucas pulled out his phone and called Amber.
"Hey, it's Lucas," he said when she answered. "Want me to pick you up for the countdown?"
Amber's voice was warm but firm. "Thanks, but I'm only going if Dominic invites me."
Lucas frowned. "About that... those LED displays are a bit much, don't you think? You're embarrassing yourself—and me by association."
"I'm not stopping," Amber replied, unwavering.
Lucas let out an exasperated laugh. "If you actually manage to become my uncle's mate, I'll give you my head to kick like a soccer ball."
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