Jacob POV
It's been a few days since I announced at the training field that I had found my mate. Thankfully, Hayley and her cronies have not approached me again. I walk into the dining room and I'm shocked to see Bryce sitting with Miranda. She is Ella's friend but I've never seen her talk to Bryce. She is a year younger than us and mostly hangs out with Ella. I grab a tray and fill it up with a little of everything on the buffet. As soon as I have my tray full, I go to take a seat with Bryce. As soon as Miranda sees me approaching, she stands. "You don't have to leave Miranda." "Yes, I do. I would rather eat a tub of thumb tacks than sit with a man who has no respect for the mate bond. A man that hurt my best friend." The dining room has become quiet and I want to yell at her for di
