The feeling of cement lined my veins.

Walking out of her house without her felt unnatural. It was a mate's job to protect the other. How could I protect her if I wasn't there?

I made it to Jacob's truck when my wolf howled in pain. Jacob met my gaze over the top of his truck. "You okay?"

My fingers curled around the door handle to the passenger side. "I'm fine. My wolf is protesting me leaving."

Jacob chuckled and climbed into the driver's seat. When I got inside, he ...