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Chapter 111: Checkmate.

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************************** Claire’s POV**********************

The moment we dropped Etian off at his apartment, I knew Mack wouldn’t sit still for long.

And neither would I.

He parked in silence, but I could feel the tension rolling off him like heat. I stayed still, fingers curled in my lap, eyes focused on the dashboard, trying to sort the hurricane in my chest.

Everything was spiraling.

Etian’s suspension.

Aliana’s arrest.

And Liam—smug, slippery, always one step ahead.

Mack finally spoke, his voice low and tight.

“I should’ve seen this coming.”

“It’s not your fault,” I said softly, reaching out to place a hand on his.

“You’ve done more than enough.” I added.

He turned his hand over, lacing his fingers through mine.

“Not if you’re still at risk. Not if he’s still winning.” he rasped. His expression softened.

I swallowed hard, because I felt it too—that sickening pull of helplessness when every door felt like a dead end. And I hated it. Hated the fact that we were still dancing to
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