Blakely's POV I was too stunned to speak, and too scared and guilty to defend myself from Mama’s accusations. Or is it really just accusations? Nik and I made out. No one knows. He changed overnight, and he was clingy this morning. I didn’t know what happened to him, but it’s also bothering me. I wanna know why he’s like that. I wanna know what changed him. But I was too scared to ask because I want him that way. I don’t want him to hate me. I want him to…love me. “Why are you speaking for her, Nik? Are you two really in a relationship?” I gasped and immediately rushed to Mama. “No, Mama. There’s nothing going on between me and Nik.” She stared at me and laughed sarcastically. “Really? After he defended you? I know my son, Blakely. My son would never defend you unless you two are doing

