#Chapter 42: Late Nights

Tessa

Even by the time we returned to the hotel room later, I could still feel the buzz of adrenaline coursing through me. I had won. Somehow, I had won against Vivienne in front of a crowd of onlookers. The thought left a strangely bittersweet taste in my mouth. Although it was mostly sweet, if I was being honest.

The door clicked shut behind us, and Gideon’s voice broke the silence.

“Well done,”