HANNAH
"Cade! It's enough!" I cut in, not meeting his or my mother's eyes. "There's no need to talk about that."
But his revelation had jolted my mother, and she gaped at me like I had suddenly lost a second head. Then her eyes softened, and she gasped.
"Hannah, is that true?" She took a step forward and licked her lips. "Are you being bullied at school?"
I hesitated for a second, wondering if I could hold back my tears if I opened my mouth. Then I nodded and forced a smile. "Do you really think the daughter of a traitor will be loved?"
"Hannah—"
"I know I should have told you," I swallowed. "But you and Dad already had so much to deal with. Besides, I'm already used to it. Cade, Jace, and Chase are the only friends I have. Please, don't be harsh on them."
"I—" She licked her lips a
