Chapter 12

Chapter 12

Jake

My wolf was going insane. Someone had hurt our mate and, by the looks of it, they had done so badly. She was shaking with adrenaline after her phone had gone off, and I didn't like that. Our mate shouldn’t have to be afraid.

I felt an overwhelming need to comfort her and to tell her that no man besides me was even worthy of her thoughts. She was my girl, and I would do anything to protect her.

I stepped closer and wrapped her in my arms, draping her slender frame tightly against me. She trembled in my arms for a moment and then relaxed into me.

"It's okay," I whispered, holding her close. "No one will hurt you. Not while I'm here. I won't ever let anything bad happen to you again," I promised.

My wolf sang with joy and satisfaction, knowing that our mate was safe and in our arms. I would do anything to keep her safe, and I would let no one hurt her again. The beast within me wanted to take control, to throw her over my shoulder and carry her up to her bedroom and do wi