Jake - POV

"You seem surprised. I thought you could see through me," Janice smiled.

"I thought the other woman Theo sent was his mate, but I guess he was testing my loyalty," I said calmly, though I hate being treated like shit.

"You look upset," Janice added.

"Does it matter what we feel? It's clear you treat us like slaves," Kevin hissed.

"Tone it down. I am here to take you, Blood Pack," Janice's voice was laced with annoyance.

"Why now? Theo never wanted us to step into his Pack," Shawn asked.

Janice explained that the shrine of the seal came to light when Elena was near the Blood...