ANNABELLE'S POV
I have always been fascinated by the way dominant males easily lose control. One minute they are okay and the next they have snapped. It's like a switch in their mind which goes on and off. Being in their presence, you're always walking on thin ice, you always have to be calculative about what comes out of your mouth, be respectful and never question their decisions unless you want to be killed on cooled ice, of course. That doesn't seem to be the case with Jake though, he really does know how to control his wolf, or maybe he hasn't yet been put in a situation which would cause him to snap. He is always wearing a straight face without a trace of his emotions. I wonder how he does it.

The last time I saw someone with power lose control was when our Beta Alex and his mate had a fall-out because he saw her laughing at a joke the Gamma whispered a little bit too close for his liking. He tore apart his entire office at the park house. I swear it was so fascinating and frightening at the same time. Nobody got in his way that day. The only person who was able to calm him down was his mate. When I asked uncle Nicholas about it, he just told me that's how mates are. They can be too protective and possessive sometimes.
Dominick seems to always be on edge and is ten times more easily irritable compared to any of the Alphas I have come across in the few years I have lived here. I wonder what rank he holds. He was still looking at me with that deadly look in his eyes. His eyes are back to their normal baby blue color, but that doesn't help at all, in fact. It even makes it worse for me. When I try to look at anything but him, I hear his angry voice again.
"Look at me", he snaps, and my eyes go back to his.
"What?" I asked in confusion, while looking at him in the eyes. He held my gaze for a bit before his eyes wondered off to my cheek, his hand started stroking my face softly before they move and the warmth that they provided faded.
"I am a man of little patience, princess, don't make me angry again, understand?" he asked me, and I was still confused as to what I did to make him angry. I started passing through the events that occurred today, trying to find what I did to make him so angry, but I didn't find anything. Is he sure it was me?
" What did I do?" I asked in a small voice while biting my lip because I was freaking out. He looked at my lips intently, he used his thumb to tug my bottom lip from the tight grip my teeth had on it, then he rubbed it softly and my heart fluttered at the action.

" Stay away from the pup I saw today. I don't want to see him around you again" he said in a very serious tone. Why should I stay away from jake? And why is he ordering me?
" And why would I do that?" I said with my hands wrapped around my chest. What is wrong with these men? Do they think it's cool to order people around?
" Because I said so. Be a good little girl and listen to me." he said in a strained tone before he left the house without me replying to him, What a bastard.
After a few minutes, I went to my room. I sat on the bed while scrolling through my socials. My mind tries to wonder about the earlier incident, but I push those thoughts at the back of my mind. I get my science book from my study table, so I can study. Maybe it will keep me distracted. After like thirty minutes of reading the same sentence over and over again, I gave up.

Putting the book back on the study table was a hustle. I didn't have energy to get out of bed and walk all the way to where the study table was. I settled on putting it on the nightstand together with my phone.
After tossing and turning for a few minutes, I finally got some sleep. I slept like a baby, that's for sure.
***
I woke up due to the light that was invading my room this morning. I still keep my eyes closed hoping that I'll somehow fall asleep again, even though I know it's impossible for me to sleep once I've been disturbed from my sleep. I stay like that for some time, which isn't bad. Because today is Saturday after all, I'm not supposed to wake up early on a Saturday. When I finally decided to open my eyes, it was 08:17. I did my morning routine. I made sure my room was clean enough, opened all my windows and put my chemistry book back on the study table. I even made a mental note to study later today while leaving the confines of my room.
Today I am early. I'm never the first one to wake up during weekends. I have slept till 12 in the afternoon before. It's not something I am proud of, but school can do a number on people, but it isn't something I plan on happening again. Just the thought of how Lucas wouldn't stop teasing me about how late I woke up is embarrassing enough.
When I reached the kitchen, I started making breakfast without wasting any time. I fried some eggs, bacon and made some pancakes. I served the three of us and put one cup of orange juice and two cups of coffee for Uncle Nicholas and Lucas. As if sensing the food, Lucas walked in, in his PJ's and a gray tee while rubbing sleep off his face and Uncle Nick was following behind. I smiled at them brightly.
"morning"
"Good morning" "morning little pea" they both say at the same time as they make themselves comfortable on the dining table.
" What inspired you to wake up early today?" Lucas asked with a teasing smile on his face.
" What? I always wake up early" I protested, and they both looked at me with amusement in their eyes. We all ate breakfast in comfortable silence until Uncle Nick decided to break the silence by first clearing his throat and then talking.
"By the way, where's Dominick? Isn't he coming to eat?" I decided to ask, since I hadn't seen him.
"No he is not, he had something important to deal with today." uncle Nicholas explained to me, and I nodded. While I try to ignore the disappointment, I feel that I won't see him today, even though he was a jerk yesterday.
"Which reminds me Dominick and I will be visiting some packs. They have some issues and need our help. We will be leaving tomorrow, and I'll be leaving Lucas in charge of the pack for the days I won't be available. I just thought of telling you in advance because there will be a pack meeting about it today. "
" Days? Is it that bad? " I asked with worry.
" Yes honey it's that bad. I will be back soon, I promise". I hope he'll be careful, I thought to myself. Lucas didn't even seem that worried. I am sure he is used to these things.
" I'll be here to celebrate your birthday. I wouldn't miss it for the world" and that brought back a smile on my face.
" You better" I replied with a huge grin.