Chapter 40 – Tempted Thoughts

Cassidy closed her phone when she read Nat's last text message. She peaked at the tall mogul who was invading her space as he attempted to read one of her books. She was annoyed with the fact that Jacob was only there to intimidate the doctor. Why did it matter if she had feelings for the man that was taking care of her? How did it affect him? "Is it really necessary for you to stay around here and speak with my doctor?" she asked, annoyed. "I can take care of myself and don't need your help." Jacob looked up from the book he was skimming; he found it humorous that his mate was obsessed with stories about being mated to a wolf. He wondered how she would react when he admitted to her what he really was. "I'm well aware that you can take care of yourself," he told her. Cassidy was getting impatient and getting frustrated that he was still there. "Then why are you here? It's not like you have feelings for me," she announced. Jacob put the book down and leaned forward in his seat. "Is