“Have you told Niall that I'm your mate?” He nodded in confirmation. “Then why is he still going through with the trials? Trials get us to the election. Election means he could win. You’re okay with Malachi because he’s also my mate, but I can’t imagine you getting on board with me becoming a free for all. I wouldn’t be if the roles were reversed. Why hasn't he conceded?” Adrian pulled his bottom lip into his mouth, biting it, and wincing as he said, “That's a longer story, and honestly, I think he needs to be the one to tell it.”
