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wolf prowl, ready to attack the dangers surrounding his mate.
    “Calm down. I just heard about it before I walked here. We can go together to check out the threat. But as I said, the pup wasn’t sure what he smelled. He wasn’t sure if it was a wolf or not. But seeing how it’s close to Willow’s, I thought we should go.”
    Jasper grabbed his keys and had left the house before Adam had time to take another breath. He needed to check on her. If anyone came near her or even sniffed her, he’d kick some ass.
    “Let me drive, man,” Adam said as he reached the driveway. “I don’t want you to take us off the road. You’re a little edgy now.”
    Jasper tossed him the keys and climbed into the passenger seat of his Jeep.
     
     
     
     
    The smell of other wolves reached his nose before his eyes registered the front door ripped off its hinges. He jumped from the Jeep before it stopped, with Adam following close behind. Jasper entered the bakery and took in the scene. Broken chairs lay on their sides among wooden splinters and gouges on the floor. Glass shards littered the carpet, creating a landscape of destruction.
    “Mate?”
    His wolf clawed to the surface, begging to be let out. The need to find her and demand retribution rode Jasper hard. Fuck. He’d kill anyone who dared lay a hand on her.
    Jasper took a deep breath. There wasn’t any blood. Thank God she wasn’t bleeding. She could still be injured, but it was a good sign there wasn’t blood. Two wolves had been there. Their scent lingered. But they weren’t lone wolves. No, worse. They were from his Pack’s rivals – the Central Pack.
    His soul fractured as his heart clenched. His blood boiled and his temples throbbed. He slammed his fist into the wall and growled in agony. He was too late.
    “Where is she, Adam? Why the fuck did they take her? How the hell did the Centrals get in our territory and take my mate?” He breathed heavily and paced throughout the chaos.
    “I don’t know, Jasper, but believe me, we’re going to find her then kill any wolf that touched her.” Adam had lost a mate years before when a rival attacked her. Jasper knew he would do anything to save Willow.
    Adam was already on the phone with their father and brothers while Jasper searched for any clue. The Centrals were ruthless, and their leader, Hector Reyes, was a sadistic bastard who believed in the superiority of wolves over humans and witches. There were rumors he’d killed his wife when she tried to protect their daughter from being sold.
    Adam closed his phone and caught Jasper’s attention.” North and Reed on are their way. Mom and Dad are going to stay behind with Cailin, Mel, Kade, and Maddox, as well as the stronger of the Pack’s wolves to protect the territory in case this is just the first assault. The four of us will go to Central territory to retrieve her.”

    Jasper should have thought more for Willow’s safety. He should have put plans to protect her in place. He hadn’t even marked her. He’d already failed his mate. Once he saved her, and he would, he’d make sure he never failed her again. No matter what.
    “They’re going to be here soon,” Adam said. “We need to get outside. Are you ready? We’re about to violate the treaty by entering their territory without permission.”
    Like he gave a shit. He paced the length of the room, his muscles twitching with anxiety and aggression. Barely suppressing the urge to pound another fist into the nearest wall, he said, “They came here and kidnapped her. I have no idea if she’s alive or dead. We aren’t fully mated; she doesn’t carry my mark. I can’t feel her in here!” He slapped his fist to his chest above his heart.
    A stormy look flashed across Adam’s face, and Jasper immediately regretted his tirade.
    “I’m sorry, Adam, I wasn’t thinking about Anna. I’m so sorry.”
    “It's okay, Jasper. I, above all, know what you are feeling now. But this will be different. We’re stronger