Jesse's P.O.V.
"Please, it's not like I'll miss anything important," Liam said.
Liam gave me his puppy dog eyes. He had just asked me if I'd rub his back again so he could get a little sleep while Mr. Zaleta gave his lecture.
"What kept you up last night?" I asked him before deciding whether to rub his back.
“Ares warned me that a couple of girls in their heat were heading my way. I’m ready to claim my mate.”
It hurt to hear him tell me that, picturing him claiming someone hurt me more than it should have. I hate I can’t be his mate, that the universe decided Liam wasn’t what was best for me. In what world is someone like Damon a good choice for me? I felt my chest tighten at the thought of Liam leaving me behind once he finds his mate.
“Where did you sleep?” I asked, running my
