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“We have to get you out of here, okay?” I don’t want to make a big deal about her or draw any more attention than she has now. And she’s obviously out of her mind.

She frowns. “I don’t want to leave yet. I’m having fun.”

“Where’s Remy?”

She presses her lips to mine and her chest right along with it. “He’s getting me a drink.”

“You’re drunk.”

She grabs my thigh as she settles on top of me. “You’re one to talk.” My senses are sharp. The drugs are making me horny as hell, and I can’t wait to get her home tonight.

I wrap my arms around her neck, forcing her into me. “You’ve been avoiding me all night.”

She nuzzles her lips to my cheek. “I could say the same for you.”

She meets my eyes.. She’s like a vivid, hallucinatory dream I conjured up.

Remy walks in and spots us. He doesn’t say anything, just sits next to us on the couch. I keep holding her close, and judging by the look Didi’s giving him, her intentions for tonight are crystal clear.

“Where’s Talia?” Remy asks as Didi shifts her attention to Remy. “I thought I saw her leave with someone.”

My lips curl into a smile. “Do you remember Stephen Garcia?”

Didi blinks and looks between the two of us. “Stephen? Who is Stephen?”

“Don’t worry about it, baby,” Remy tells her, but keeps his eyes on me as he runs his hand up her thigh. She bites her lip and smiles at him.

“What do you mean? Did she leave with Stephen?” Remy asks. “That guy’s a major jerk. Why would you let her take off with him?”

I give him a look. “Like I have any say over your sister.”

He shakes his head and leans back, staring at Didi on my lap. “Remember our pact, man.”

Protect these girls at all costs.

A few people come into the room, and I overhear them talking about the girl with white hair. Remy hasn’t caught on yet, but this is so bad. We got careless and cocky. My senses are telling me something bad will happen if we stay.

I nudge him. “We need to get Didi out of here, and we can’t make a big deal about it. Where’s Bax?”

Remy shrugs, appearing unfazed by the obvious danger she’s in. “I thought he was with you. I haven’t seen him all night.”

Then, I notice Bax lurking in the corner, quickly looking from side to side, as if trying to avoid being seen.

What the hell is he up to?

Talia has something disturbing planned for tonight, and my suspicion is increasing due to Bax’s secretive behavior in the shadows. Talia gave me a warning, and it’s clear that Remy and Didi are oblivious to whatever Bax and Talia are planning.

It’s smart…genius, really. Because whatever it is, we will have to survive it, too. She planned this to further solidify our innocence to the rest of the town. I keep my eyes on Bax, who gives me a signal, and my adrenaline jolts. This is dangerous…really messed up, even for Talia. I glance around, noting that a few people are somewhat coherent, but most of them are wasted.

A hint of smoke teases my nostrils. I have a distinct awareness that this house is about to get burned. I keep my gaze heavy on Didi, my heart up ticking a beat.

Not again…not another fire.

People begin to scream around us, coughing and choking. Someone yells fire, causing a shift in energy in the house as people slowly realize they are in danger.

Remy stands abruptly, taking my shoulder as I carefully give Didi to him. Didi darts her gaze between us, confused.

“Didi,” I say carefully.