Vincent dropped my hand immediately, taking a step back. I looked down at my hand that he had been holding, feeling a mixture of jealousy and anger. Bella's eyes darted between us but she kept her smile light. Almost too light and pure.

“It’s… nothing,” he said quickly.

“Nothing?” Bella’s gaze shifted to me, her smile cold. “You must be Selene Ward. I’ve heard quite a lot about you.”

I met her stare, unbothered. “Good things, I hope.”

Her smile didn’t reach ...