Chapter 45 I'll take responsibility for you.

Jacob had just settled into a new spot when a woman came over to talk. He really wasn't in the mood for conversation. The woman, sensing his lack of interest, quickly moved on with her drink. From where he sat, Jacob kept an eye on Emma. After a while, it was obvious that Emma was feeling the effects of the drug. She leaned on the blond man, struggling to stay upright. From the start, Jacob had been aware of that man's intentions with Emma and hoped she would learn a lesson: to be more cautious around strangers in the future. Just as that man began leading Emma away, Jacob sprang into action and confronted him with a punch. "Did you really think I wouldn't see what you're doing? How dare you try to take her without her saying yes?" The guy was shocked by Jacob's sudden move and snapped back, "She said she'd go with me. Who are you to step in? You're just friends, right? I don't force anyone." Jacob, seeing Emma's state, knew she couldn't make a clear decis