Dave hadn't planned on things escalating so quickly with Francine in the shower, but when Jacob abruptly left, slamming the bathroom door behind him, Dave could feel Francine's pain as if it were his own. He couldn't understand Jacob's issue.
Coming to terms with Francine having two mates wasn't easy for Dave either. He wasn't thrilled about it, but if it meant having her, he would do whatever it took to make her happy. As her mate, her happiness was his priority.
Dave had a hunch that there was more to Jacob's behavior than just the mate situation, and he was determined to uncover it. Jacob was notoriously stubborn, but if a threat was looming, they would need each other to face it. For Francine's sake, they had to get along.
As Dave dressed, he found himself watching Francine sleep. I
