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

I called Jason early in the morning, just to make sure he was still breathing. You know, just in case his witch of a wife had finally ended his existence.

Flat. Dull. Like a man who had seen things. Dark things.

"Is Ella there?" I asked cautiously.

The moment those words left his mouth, I ended the call immediately.

Not a goodbye. Not a "see you later, buddy."

I had more important things to do.

Like rounding up Dylan and crashing at Jason's place.

When I found Dylan, his first concern wasn't Jason's well-being.

"Wait," he narrowed his eyes. "Is the she-devil home?"

I shook my head. "Nah, she left for work."

Stupid Friends