Chapter 142 – The Truth

Jacob stood waiting anxiously for Natalie to show up. His heart was racing, and he was sick to his stomach, filled with worry about what Natalie needed to talk about. He watched Natalie slowly step out from behind the shrubs and stared at her as she looked around in search of him. Her eyes lit up in relief when her green eyes connected with his, but they quickly turned to sadness. His stomach knotted as his chest filled with anxiety. As much as he wanted to run away and not have to deal with all the emotions that were running amuck inside him, he knew that he needed to know the truth and be there to support his mate. He leaped across the creek, landing close to where Natalie was standing. “How’s she doing?” he asked her, his voice filled with anxiousness. She gave him a small smile as she nodded her head before answering his question. “She’s doing alright, she’s resting right now.” The tension in Jacob’s body eased when he heard that she was okay for the moment. “So, why can’t she