Chapter 100

• Leah gives me occasional directions to the Town Hall, but other than that the truck is filled with an uncomfortable silence. I'm apprehensive and on edge, constantly doubting my decision to go along with this. The ominous feeling that's been growing in the pit of my stomach keeps building and when we pull in to the parking lot, I am seconds away from just turning the truck around and returning home. There are quite a few cars parked next to us and I begin to wonder how many people are actually here. I quickly recognize my father's car and Edward's truck. My wolf is surprisingly jittery as well, but her ears perk up at the prospect of seeing Edward again. I drag my hands over the steering wheel, noticing how sweaty my palms are. This really isn't a good idea, but just as I'm about to inform Leah that I've changed my mind, she opens her door and jumps out.
• Great.
• I exhale shakily, trying to calm myself for a moment before reluctantly opening my own door, stepping heavily onto the asphalt. Leah is already walking with purpose-filled steps in the direction of the building, but she stops and looks behind her to meet my gaze. Without saying anything, she tilts her head towards the main entrance and mouths "Come on!". Locking my shoulders, I force my legs to walk in her direction. When I finally reach her, I recognize that she is trying to ease my nerves by sending me a reassuring smile. The smile, however, doesn't reach her eyes and after a quick glance, I realize that she's just as nervous about this as I am. She's braver than I am though, and proves this when she takes my hand in hers and squeezes it gently. We both take a calming breath before continuing to the main entrance.