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 fucking kill him if he tries something.” he mumbled, tightening his arms around me.

“He...