Libby was in danger.

She’d unceremoniously dumped him, cruelly told him that she had no feelings for him. The way she’d returned that ring just now… She’d treated their engagement as if it had meant nothing at all. He clenched his fists. She’d dumped him, and still the thought of anyone hurting her made him nearly wild. Not that he was still attracted to her. Definitely not. His primitive caveman self simply hadn’t caught on to the fact that she was no longer his, that’s all. That explained his decision to call out of work for a few days so he could stand guard beside her.

This was a matter of honor, nothing more.