Jake’s POV I stood there as Abby drove away my mate and her friends to their houses with Alpha Trevor feeling someone proud that the cashier took my money over Jerica’s. I had won that battle. Jerica was so independent, I loved that about her but it was becoming frustrating too. She wanted me around but never wanted me to treat her like a girlfriend, eventually she would understand and quit fighting me so much. I looked over at Trevor who had a goofy grin on his face. “I figured it out.” He said crossing his arms over his chest and leaned back against his SUV. “What? Figured what out?” I asked him confused at where he was coming from. “I figured out your deal.” He said cockily. “My deal?” I asked confused even more. “Jerica is your mate and you have known for years but you haven’t told

