The ride to the courthouse is tense. The three of us are in the SUV with Racer and Cassie. The rest of the club is following behind. We ve got the best people with us, and I m assured by what Racer said to us last night. Still, I m nervous. Reaching over, I grab Banner s hand with mine. It s my lifeline in this moment.
Much sooner than I believe we should be, we re pulling up to the courthouse. Racer parks and we all get out. I hold on tightly to Jacob as we cross the parking lot. We re surrounded by our family, and as we enter the courthouse, I see my parents.
I don t give them the satisfaction of seeing me sweat but I do grab hold of Banner s hand. Her strength gives me what I need to keep going.
Whatever you two do, don t say anything, Bella instructs. I ll make objections. You j
