Chapter Three

Jacob stared out of the window as his driver pulled up to the packhouse. He was bored, fed up and most of all tired of all these responsibilities. If only his father had left the alpha position to his brother, Kane instead. He was stronger, had his mate by his side and everyone liked and respected Kane. The only reason Jacob had been handed down the reins of the alpha status was because he was the first born son to his parents, Alpha Gerald and Luna Velma.

Jacob loved the power he had but hated the responsibility of dealing with everything by himself. Of course his Beta Nigel was by his side but he did not have a luna. That was the last thing he had wanted. Sleeping with women and getting rid of them the next morning had always made him happy. He did not want to be tied to one woman when he could have as many as he desired. They literally threw themselves at him as it was, although Jacob was not stupid. He knew it was because they wanted the Luna title for themselves. Jacob was tall, muscular with a tan. His thick black hair, big brown eyes and dashing smile made any girl weak at the knees.

Jacobs parents were adamant that he would meet his mate sooner or later but now at the age of 22 years old, it still had not happened.

Jacob was one of the strongest in the pack, he trained from a young age and his wolf was feared within the pack and surrounding packs. Together him and his pack were one of the strongest in the world. They kept away from the human world and that’s how they preferred it.

“Jacob, where have you been?” Alpha Derek glared at his son the moment that Jacob stepped into the packhouse. He did not need to ask because he could smell the stench of the shewolf a over him. He did not approve of his son being with all these girls, he should be saving himself for the one the moon goddess would have chose for him.

“That Abigail again?” Alpha Derek snarled as he spat her name out in such disgust. Neither him or his Luna liked Abigail very much, she was to demanding and spoilt brat material. No way she would ever be a Luna with the attitude she had. Alpha Derek watched his son smirk at the mention of her name. Abigail was an unmated she wolf that had been ridiculously spoilt by her Beta father. He had five sons before finally his wife gave birth to a girl and she was spoilt from day one. They were also members of the neighbouring pack and although there was not any amniosity between the two packs, Alpha Derek was adamant his son would not be mates with such a girl. They were secretly happy when it turned out she was not his fated mate. Jacob, on the other hand did not care in the slightest. He was just happy to sleep with her because she did everything he wanted and she satisfied him better than the other she wolf she had been with. He knew she would never be Luna material no matter how much she tried to convince him otherwise.

“Go and get showered and changed before your mother finds out where you have been.” Alpha Derek insisted. He could not hide his disappointment or disgust in his son.

Jacob knew better than to argue with his father and the last thing he wanted to do was upset his mother.

“You are an alpha, you should act like one.” His father grumbled as Jacob walked off.

“Well then, father, perhaps you should put Kane up for the job because he is clearly more able and willing than me.” Jacob turned to face his father angrily.

Kane, who had just come through the door with his mate, Cherry, paused at the sight of them in the hallway. He looked from his father to his brother in surprise. He had no idea what was going on, but it did not look good.

“Something I should know?” He questioned with raised eyebrows. His mate stood beside him silently and twitched her nose.

“Your dear brother here, seems to think that Abigail is more important than pack duties. Perhaps if he spent more time finding his mate rather than sleeping with anyone, then we would not have this issue.” Alpha Derek snapped not taking his eyes off his son who glared back. It was taking up a lot of Jacob’s strength not to allow his wolf forward. He had had enough of being told what to do. He was the alpha now so everyone should be bowing to him, not dictating how he should live his life.

Kane, sensing his brother’s fury placed an arm around his shoulders and walked off with him, away from their father.

“Let’s go and chat bro over a beer.” Kane said not taking no for an answer. Jacob growled as he was led away.

“He needs to find his mate and soon!” Alpha Derek muttered under his breath as he headed back to find his own Luna. He was beginning to regret ever standing down as alpha of the pack. Jacob was not taking it as seriously as he should be. Perhaps he was right, Kane would be a much better fit for the job. Jacob may be the oldest, but he did not seem to have grown up in his head.

“My parents have to head back to town tomorrow. There’s a girl staying at their friend’s hotel who is having a few problems. Maria thinks she might have wolf blood in her.” Cherry told Alpha Derek. He snorted, another she-wolf that his son would no doubt try to get his claws into.

“Maybe that son of mine will grow up one day.” He shook his head in disbelief and disappeared out of the door.