love with Jakob .
She didn’t know when it had happened, or how exactly, but it had. Which meant
she had to figure out what to do about it, and how to break the news to Jakob . Shifting her gaze to him, she winced internally. She
really hoped the, until recently, lone wolf didn’t take it too badly. Holland
had gotten used to having him around.
Chapter
Eighteen
Jakob slammed his hand down on the table. He was having to fight for control
over his wolf while getting into Carson’s face. He didn’t worry about the claws
showing. It would be a good reminder to the traitor that Jakob was Alpha, and Carson was trespassing. Which boiled down to Jakob having the right to kill the traitorous asshole where he sat, and not a single
person could ever say a word against him.
“Answer the fucking question, you prick.” Jakob yanked on the reins holding back his wolf hard. “Why
are you in my town?”
Carson stared back at him, his expression bored. “I
didn’t want to come, but someone pointed out to me that I really should. Not
that it swayed me one iota. That same busybody made it a point to bring it up
to the council, and here I am. Under duress.”
The pieces started to fall into place quickly with
the council mention. That meant the wolves with Carson were definitely not
helping him, they were guarding him. And if they’d brought him to see Jakob there was only one reason. Deciding to wait on
playing that particular ace, Jakob sneered in the
other wolf’s direction.
“Like I give a shit. If you’re not going to talk,
I’m leaving. Unlike you, I have better things to do with my day.”
“Mm, I can see that. Pretty sweet piece you got
there. I’d do her, if you threw a paper bag over her head. Woof!” Carson
smirked at him.
Jakob barely held onto his temper. He knew the other wolf was baiting him.
For what purpose, he couldn’t determine, he didn’t have enough to go on yet.
“Good thing she has better taste than to do a reject like you. Now get on with
whatever you have to say before the watchers haul you off to your execution, or
I might save them the gas and do you where you sit.” Carson’s whole body froze
up. “Didn’t think I’d figure it out? Shame on you, Carson. We both know I’ve
always been smarter, faster, and better looking than you. It’s what had you all
pissy in the first place when you started to plan your coup. I’m also better
liked than you could ever be because I actually give a shit about every single
member in the pack. You only viewed the pack as a means to an end. Power,
that’s always been your drug, right?”
Looking ready to dive over the table at him, a
throat being cleared had Carson growling, but settling back in his seat. The
glare he shot at the watcher had no effect. “You always did like to think you
were the smartest wolf in the room. Too bad you didn’t have a clue. One day you
will see the truth. I’m only sad I won’t be around to watch it all unfold.”
“On the other hand there will be no one sad to hear
you’re not going to be around much longer. In fact, I know a couple folks who
will be downright thrilled to know you got what you’ve deserved finally. Hell,
maybe we’ll throw a party.” The dig hit its mark. Jakob wouldn’t actually have a party for anything even remotely related to Carson.
The asshole didn’t deserve any additional attention beyond what he’d already
taken, and wasted.
“I’m sure Mom and Dad will be thrilled. They never
did have the vision to see what could be. Always too fucking cowed by the
Alpha.” Carson snorted, and looked out the window.
“Well, if that’s all, I have a dinner to get home
to prepare with my mate, and some gifts to wrap.” Jakob pushed up from the table ready to be done with Carson. The wolf was the past,
and his future was a damn sight prettier.
A tight grip on his wrist had his hackles rising,
and Jakob didn’t stop the wolf from pushing forward.
“Get your hand off me,” he bit
She didn’t know when it had happened, or how exactly, but it had. Which meant
she had to figure out what to do about it, and how to break the news to Jakob . Shifting her gaze to him, she winced internally. She
really hoped the, until recently, lone wolf didn’t take it too badly. Holland
had gotten used to having him around.
Chapter
Eighteen
Jakob slammed his hand down on the table. He was having to fight for control
over his wolf while getting into Carson’s face. He didn’t worry about the claws
showing. It would be a good reminder to the traitor that Jakob was Alpha, and Carson was trespassing. Which boiled down to Jakob having the right to kill the traitorous asshole where he sat, and not a single
person could ever say a word against him.
“Answer the fucking question, you prick.” Jakob yanked on the reins holding back his wolf hard. “Why
are you in my town?”
Carson stared back at him, his expression bored. “I
didn’t want to come, but someone pointed out to me that I really should. Not
that it swayed me one iota. That same busybody made it a point to bring it up
to the council, and here I am. Under duress.”
The pieces started to fall into place quickly with
the council mention. That meant the wolves with Carson were definitely not
helping him, they were guarding him. And if they’d brought him to see Jakob there was only one reason. Deciding to wait on
playing that particular ace, Jakob sneered in the
other wolf’s direction.
“Like I give a shit. If you’re not going to talk,
I’m leaving. Unlike you, I have better things to do with my day.”
“Mm, I can see that. Pretty sweet piece you got
there. I’d do her, if you threw a paper bag over her head. Woof!” Carson
smirked at him.
Jakob barely held onto his temper. He knew the other wolf was baiting him.
For what purpose, he couldn’t determine, he didn’t have enough to go on yet.
“Good thing she has better taste than to do a reject like you. Now get on with
whatever you have to say before the watchers haul you off to your execution, or
I might save them the gas and do you where you sit.” Carson’s whole body froze
up. “Didn’t think I’d figure it out? Shame on you, Carson. We both know I’ve
always been smarter, faster, and better looking than you. It’s what had you all
pissy in the first place when you started to plan your coup. I’m also better
liked than you could ever be because I actually give a shit about every single
member in the pack. You only viewed the pack as a means to an end. Power,
that’s always been your drug, right?”
Looking ready to dive over the table at him, a
throat being cleared had Carson growling, but settling back in his seat. The
glare he shot at the watcher had no effect. “You always did like to think you
were the smartest wolf in the room. Too bad you didn’t have a clue. One day you
will see the truth. I’m only sad I won’t be around to watch it all unfold.”
“On the other hand there will be no one sad to hear
you’re not going to be around much longer. In fact, I know a couple folks who
will be downright thrilled to know you got what you’ve deserved finally. Hell,
maybe we’ll throw a party.” The dig hit its mark. Jakob wouldn’t actually have a party for anything even remotely related to Carson.
The asshole didn’t deserve any additional attention beyond what he’d already
taken, and wasted.
“I’m sure Mom and Dad will be thrilled. They never
did have the vision to see what could be. Always too fucking cowed by the
Alpha.” Carson snorted, and looked out the window.
“Well, if that’s all, I have a dinner to get home
to prepare with my mate, and some gifts to wrap.” Jakob pushed up from the table ready to be done with Carson. The wolf was the past,
and his future was a damn sight prettier.
A tight grip on his wrist had his hackles rising,
and Jakob didn’t stop the wolf from pushing forward.
“Get your hand off me,” he bit
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