(Lucas) I was surprised that I drove off, that Jasper let me drive off. It felt unnatural leaving our mate behind, especially after that kiss. I felt our bond deepen and every mile I drove away made me feel more and more hollow. I called Jackson immediately and asked him if he was okay with me coming back Sunday night after the conference was over. There was no way in h.ell that I would let Rodney come back and get his s.hit without me there. Or at least in very close proximity to her. I trusted Sam, but I didn’t want to leave this up to him. The last thing I wanted was to get Sam and Charlotte in the middle of it. The drive home went by too quickly. Cam picked me up from where I dropped the rental car and we drove in silence. I knew I was acting like a baby but I was upset that I h