Elena's POV

Jake's face lit up at Jessica's words, like a kicked dog suddenly offered a bone. "Really? That would be amazing, Jessica," he said eagerly. "Thank you."

I almost laughed. Five minutes ago, he'd been trembling in fear. Now he was wagging his tail for her advice.

But the little performance didn't last.

"Stop your dreaming, Jake. " Noah said flatly. "Jessica, stay out of family matters."

Jessica pursed her lips and bit down hard on her pink Stanley straw.

"And you, boy," Noah's gaze ...