The car ride to the mall was awkward, silent even. I was looking out the window trying to kill time, but it was no use. Jake was driving and, of course, Jessica was sitting in the front seat. I sighed. Why didn't I just stay home? There are way too many things on my mind right now. I could feel Nickoli next to me. The heat from his body was radiating off of him. It was rather difficult not to sense his presence even if I tried to ignore him. The tension in this car was way beyond the sky. I didn't even know why Nickoli was here. Jessica didn't tell me anything about this. I rolled my eyes. Of course, he invited himself. A whine was heard from my wolf. "What?" I asked her. "Can't you just forgive him already?" She asked in all hopelessness. I sighed and shook my head lightly. "No. I