JESSICA'S POV
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I get dressed in the bathroom with the door open to minimize the sound I'm making. I really don't want Nathaniel waking up, catching me sneaking out even though I know that if he wakes up and I'm not in bed, he'll be pissed as hell. I wouldn't call what I'm doing reckless, but it is stupid...But I just...hearing Nick say that he needs me to take care of the pack, that I'm the reason for him wanting to end his life...the guilt will be too much and I need to stop him.
I tiptoe out of the room with only socks on while holding my shoes in my hand, I glance over my shoulder as I stand in the door frame, staring at Nathaniel sleeping peacefully.
'I love you.' I mouth before tiptoeing down the hall, glancing behind me every two seconds until I reach the living room up here, f
