Chapter One

Jacob appeared to be stunned by my revelation. He looked hurt, for a brief moment, then his eyes turned hard as stones. "You like Newton?" He slowly shook his head. "I can't believe I'm hearing this. I thought you'd have better taste in guys than that, Alessio."

I closed my eyes for a moment. He knew I hated my name, and he only used it when he was upset with me. "I know, it was stupid. He just...he started being so nice to me, these past few weeks. I thought, maybe somehow he liked me too. It turns out he was just using me to get closer to Bella."

Jacob pulled me into a hug, and although it was comforting, he was squeezing me so tight I could barely breathe. "Forget about him. You deserve so much better."