Emma POV
I was just about to walk into the restaurant when someone called my name.
I turned to my left and saw Jake.
“I will be here the whole time.” he said, his voice laced with anger. “If he does something, mind-link me immediately.”
I nodded and gave him a small smile.
“It will be okay, Jake.” I said. “I will be okay. Thank you for being here.”
I saw his jaw clench. He closed the distance between us in just a few long strides. He pulled me into a tight hug.
“I will f*****g kill him if he tries something.” he mumbled, tightening his arms around me.
“He won’t, Jake.” I said as I patted his back gently. “I will be okay.”
Jake took a deep breath and let me go. He took a step back, and I gave him a small smile. He didn’t smile back. He looked furious.
I sighed and turned back arou
