“About what?” I whispered back, though I was sure I knew what he meant. He glared at me. “You know. When you said it was none of my business… if—if he bit you.” He cringed visibly at the end. “Jake…” My throat felt swollen. I couldn’t finish. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. “Were you serious?” He was trembling just slightly. His eyes stayed closed. “Yes,” I whispered. Jacob inhaled, slow and deep. “I guess I knew that.”
