I open it just as Jake lifts his hand up to knock on it. He has a bunch of papers in his hand. I smile at him. His presence doesn't bother me anymore. I told dad, I don't want him to lose his position as the next beta. He's been trying and working for this for years. He's got the qualities of becoming a beta and I shouldn't take that away from him. "Oh," he mutters and I step aside. "Jake, what a pleasant surprise," Dad stares him down. "You asked me to bring the second pack house bills, Alpha..." he says warily as he looks at me and then dad. "Just leave them and get out of my face," Dad turns his back on him and looks at mom. Jake frowns and places the papers on the closest table and walks out of the office. Dad grins at me and I roll my eyes, a smile on my face as he gives mom a