said Jake when I told him the news. “We’re going to make a stunning couple.”“Mmm.” I nodded.There was still a nagging doubt at the back of my mind, a feeling of foreboding that caused a slight shiver to run down my spine. When I was lying safe in Xavier’s arms, the idea hadn’t seemed so bad, but in the cold light of day I was beginning to regret my decision. I couldn’t explain my uneasiness, so I chose to ignore it. Besides, I couldn’t back out now and disappoint Jake.“You won’t regret this,” he said in a silky voice, as if reading my thoughts. “I’ll show you a good time. Shall I pick you up at seven?”I hesitated a moment before answering. “Make it seven thirty.”Molly’s jaw dropped in disbelief when she heard about the change of plans.“What is it with you?” she said, throwing her hands up in exasperation. “You’re just a magnet for the hottest guys in school. I can’t believe you were going to turn him down.”“He’s not Xavier,” I said sulkily.
