"Where is Francine?" Jacob asked quickly as his eyes frantically searched the area, praying that she'd just pop up with a bright smile on her face and he could smother her with kisses. But there was nothing.
"Why do you care?" Nomer questioned flatly as Starla scoffed loudly at his words.
"She's my mate, of course, I care," he replied. Most of the time if anyone questioned him in that tone, he'd have punched them in the jaw for lack of respect, but he could see how much anger they were aiming his way.
Jacob couldn't comprehend why he was the target of such disdain from Skylar. She boldly challenged him, pointing a finger at his chest and stating, "Your mate? I'm sorry, Mr. big shot scary Alpha, but she's not your mate anymore after you rejected her."
Suppressing his anger, Jacob glared
