Jared's POV.
As I peered out the window, I couldn't help but observe her. It was the moment I noticed Lucian providing support, his arm around her, as she staggered.
A dark expression swept over my face. I knew Lucian meant no harm, but the way she glared at me made me wonder if she had done it deliberately.
My suspicion persisted until I saw her collapse into Lucian's arms, this time losing consciousness.
"No!" Panic surged through me, and I paled, rushing from the room where I had been standing.
I couldn't allow anything to happen to her, not while I was present.
Reaching the spot where Lucian held her, I stood apart from him, my face etched with a frown as I took my wife into my own arms.
She was my mate, and even though I had tried resisting the bond, she remained my mate,
