Chapter 77 – She Will Be His

Cassidy tossed and turned as she lay on the couch, waiting for Jacob to return to her house. They had been gone for hours and had not heard anything about where they were or if they were alright. Is this how it was always going to be for her? Worrying constantly and living in the unknown. Cassidy didn’t like this feeling and wasn’t sure this was how she wanted to live her life. Natalie walked down the stairs and into the parlor room where Cassidy was waiting. “You can’t sleep either, huh?” Natalie said as she curled into a ball in one of the armchairs. “Has Gavin reached out to you at all?” Cassidy inquired. Natalie shook her head. She was concerned like her friend was, but she had a feeling inside her that was telling her he was fine. “I’m sure they are fine and doing what they said they would do, which was to protect us,” Natalie reassured. “Come on, I’ll make a nice hot drink to help us sleep. In the morning, you have your first day of physical therapy,” Natalie reminded Cassid