"No!"

Eva screams and sobs, sinking to the ground as sorrow fills her heart. A shock fills her wrist, and everyone else's as the Chips are eliminated. She can't bare to even look in the direction of her best friend, her best friend who is motionless on the faux grass.

Suddenly, she feels fingers wrapping around her arm. She's pulled into a solid embrace. As she sobs into Jared's arms, everything else falls away. The two rebellion leaders, which have since released them, no longer matter. She instantly feels comforted and at home.

Then, she pulls away, and lets Jared drag her away from the scene. They both hold tears in their eyes, which obscures both of their visions. At the same time, they sniff, swiping at their eyes.

Leane watches them leave, and realizes her rebellion competitor has fled the scene. Walking towards Autumn's limp body, an idea forms in her mind. No, this isn't the end. Actually, in her mind, this is the start. Autumn has just opened the door for her own plan.

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I decided to just post the whole edited version tonight so sorry for the spam. You can read the next book (although the edited version isn't posted) here on Wattpad. This book is to be published (and this isn't the final version.) Please please please let me know your thoughts. (Would a cookie persuade you? An imaginary cookie?) Also, maybe check out my other sci-fi novel Programmed Ruins? Or  my teen fic book I'm working on Give Me A Sign?

-Sarah