I felt a pang of sorrow stab me through the mate bond.
Jacob? Are you okay?
Yes, Love. I’m sorry. I’m trying to come to terms with this, but I can’t even imagine you walking away from me. Some tough Alpha I’ve turned out to be.
You’re incredibly strong, Jake. Don’t say that. It hurts me, too, to think about it. But I’m trying to focus on the plan first. I’ll deal with the emotion of it later.
“Thatch, what do you think we should do about the farm?” I asked him, trying to change the subject for myself.
“I’ve been thinking about that a lot. I just don’t know. I wish there was someone looking for some peace and quiet to retire to. But I’d want to teach them the ins and outs. I know our place is here at the pack house, but I can’t just throw that place away without making sure it’s care
