But as I blinked away the tears that were forming in my eyes as I continued to stare at him, I realized that by him being here with me, I was putting his life in danger. I knew by him going home that he would be safe, and deep down that meant more to me than him being by my side.
Fighting back what tears were left, I ever so slightly nodded my head to him, unable to speak because even though I knew this was a good thing, a part of me was selfish, still wanting him to stay with me. But my attempts to hide my pain from him leaving didn’t go unnoticed, as Jacob knew me all too well and could see right through my mask.
Pulling me into an embrace, Jacob held me tightly to his chest, while I desperately tried my best to continue to hold back my tears, but with all the damn stress I had been u
