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Conner took the lead, suggesting that Jacob and Patrick hail another cab before instructing the driver to head out. The journey was silent; Zack lay with his eyes closed, cradled in Juliet's embrace.

A vibration from Juliet's phone broke the quiet. She pulled it out, and Zack sneakily peeked through slitted eyes to see a friend request flashing on the screen. It was from Conner