The atmosphere became awkward, and I couldn't help but look down. Rachel said outwardly that she was glad for James and was speaking up for him, but she kept being sarcastic. It was the last thing James could stand for a woman to change herself for a man, to become jealous and possessive to the point of losing her mind.

James slowly released his grip on my hand as Rachel glanced at me smugly. She did know what was going on inside James' mind, and she was good at stirring up others.