CHAPTER 136

CHAPTER FORTY - The Dinner (Part One) Emma's 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 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 around. I could do this. Everything would be okay. It was a business dinner. I would go in, talk to him, and go back home to my mate. Everything would be just fine.