Published by Hyperion, an imprint of Disney Book Group. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission from the publisher. For information address Hyperion, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10011-5690. First Edition 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 V567-9638-5-11319 Printed in the United States of America ISBN 978-1-4231-4617-9 Reinforced binding Visit www.hyperionteens.comTo chances lost and risks worth taking vi Dec 23 This is how the world ends: With the boy who used to be my best friend stepping off the ferry, hair shaggy and tangled, face too thin, looking at me like he isn’t sure who I am. Like he isn’t sure of anything. I was so excited when I spotted Leo crossing the strait, I didn’t wonder how he’d gotten past the patrol boats that were supposed to be enforcing the quarantine. Or why he was alone. I just grabbed Tessa and dashed for the harbor.
