Jake's entire body went rigid.
Alice immediately noticed.
Because everything playful disappeared from his face.
The teasing smile?
Gone.
The soft expression?
Gone.
Future Alpha mode had officially activated.
And that terrified her.
"Jake?"
His eyes never left the woods across the street.
"Alice," he said quietly, "get in your car."
Her eyebrows pulled together.
"What?"
"Get in your car."
The tone wasn't harsh.
But it wasn't a suggestion either.
It was a command.
Alice crossed her arms.
"No."
Jake finally looked at her.
"...No?"
"No."
He stared.
Alice stared back.
"If there's something wrong, I'm not getting in my car while you stand out here."
Jake's jaw tightened.
His wolf practically groaned.
Mate stubborn.
Mate very stubborn.
Mine.
Alice narrowed her eyes.
