#Chapter 91 – Of Course You’re Here

This gets his attention, and he snaps his face to mine, snarling and baring his teeth. But I just cross my arms, glaring up at him. “Would you listen to me? I know things, all right? And she’s not here.” Jackson goes still, just staring at me. “I’m not tricking you, Jacks!” I shout, frantic myself now, wanting to get a move on, wanting to get his mind back on the correct problem before he wastes more time than he already has. “Do you think I’d lie to you? Seriously, after everything we’ve been through in the past few months – I know I’m still keeping things from you, Jacks, but do you honestly think I’d turn you away from your mate if she really needed your help!?” Jackson’s face softens slightly as he stares at me, his teeth still bared. And I nod once when I see his eyes clear, see him believe me. Because, despite everything, over the past few months we have become friends. I have earned some of his trust, and he knows I won’t betray him. Jackson stares at me for a few moments