lucy_mumbua

I had three simple rules:  
1. Never remove the hood and mask.  
2. Don’t attract attention.  
3. Follow rule one and two at all costs.  

Simple, right? Well, I followed them religiously—until Jason came along and shattered them all. I didn’t want anyone to know my identity. I just wanted to stay in the shadows, finish school, and disappear. But no, the stupid jock had to get in my way, and now my peaceful, hidden life is in ruins.  

I didn’t mean to embarrass the school’s golden boy. His name? Jason. He’s the son of the country’s richest CEO. Ironically, I chose this place to hide from my own father, the man I’m trying to escape. I look too much like him, and if anyone made the connection, my cover would be blown. Hence, the hood and mask I wear every single day.  

But now, instead of just hiding from my father, I have to watch out for Jason, too. He’s vowed to make my life miserable. I still can’t figure out his obsession with me—one minute he’s humiliating me in front of everyone, and the next he’s trying to kiss me behind the bleachers.

The Girl in the Hoodie is Mine

New Book Not for kids under 18

With a resigned sigh, I leaned back against the headboard, staring at the ceiling like it held all the answers to my suffering.

I could still hear Ella's soft breathing, the only proof that the demoness had momentarily transformed into a harmless, sleeping beauty.

But let's not get ahead of ourselves.

She was only harmless until she woke up.

I was back to square one—walking on broken glass, dodging daggers, and making sure I didn't end up six feet under.

Still… as much as I wanted to escape, I knew I couldn't leave.

Not just because she'd threatened to tell her father (which, let's be honest, was an effective death sentence), but because…

I ran a hand through my hair, feeling frustrated with myself.

Morning After