Bear Outlaw by Candace Ayers

Author:Candace Ayers [Ayers, Candace]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-03-16T05:00:00+00:00

4

Blake stared at Jacob, horrified. "You missed the meeting?"

Jakob barely looked at him as he shrugged out of his suit coat and tossed it onto the cherry wood bench lining the entrance hall of his pride’s home. All he could think of was Bree. How had he blown it? He didn't think that was possible. Once established, the connection with your mate could never be severed. Yet, she had run from him twice already.

Blake's anger overwhelmed him. He felt his body wanting to shift. His eyes glowed a golden orange and his fingers extended towards the floor.

"Pull it back in," Jakob ordered. "Now is not the time."

Blake forced himself to concentrate. Soon his breathing normalized and his eyes were once again a very average looking hazel. He was embarrassed at such an outburst in front of Jakob.

"Did you hear what I said," Jakob growled, "or are you so focused on money you can think of nothing else?" Blake did not respond so Jakob continued. "I found my mate."

Blake knew Jacob shouldn't be faulted for what had happened—when you found your mate, there was nothing so important as solidifying the bond—but he didn't care. If Jakob couldn't do close the deal himself, he should've sent Blake in his place.

Jakob sensed Blake's anger, and it unsettled him. Blake had always been loyal, but was that loyalty wavering lately? It upset Jakob to think that Blake, his oldest friend and second in charge, could show signs of wanting a blood draw. If Blake persisted, Jakob would have no choice but to put him in his place. Even if that meant banishment from the pride—or worse.

"Next time, I'll go to the meeting." Blake said.

Jakob's growl grew deep in his throat. "You are still second, Blake. You do not make demands. You ask permission." He paused and let the strength of his will wash over Blake's own. All alpha's had the ability to force their will onto the male lions in their pride. It was for the safety of the pride this was possible—contradiction in a lion pride could quickly lead to death and destruction.

Blake tried to fight the power of Jakob's injunction, but it was stronger than his own.

"Forgive me," Blake finally said, because he had no choice. The words were bitter on his tongue.

Jakob nodded, dismissing Blake. He would deal with him later. For now, there were more important matters to take care of.

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