**John**

I never thought it would be possible to feel this kind of pain, but here it is, sharper than a dagger in the spine. I know the second she lays with him just as the sun begins its ascent. I know that they are together, and there is nothing I can do about it.

My plan to win her isn’t full-proof. I know that, but I have to try. Them together now means that the second part of my plan is about to take place. If I can get her to see my way of things, Jake may change ...