he drops the bag next to us and wraps an arm around my waist , pulling me up to his body . `` you do n't like me , do you ? '' she waved her hand at her parents and set off for the beach . it would n't make a damn bit of difference to him . '' she practically ran down the hall , talking too loud and too fast . alec shrugged , then glared at him . i 'm a fool , cassie thought , a fool for being so trusting . 