The Alpha Chose Me

I couldn't stop smiling. The way he made me feel when I was around him was magical. It was something I had never felt before with anyone not even Tommy. My smile faded when I caught sight of the photo of us. I knew it was time to take it down.

I felt guilt, I had spent almost 2 years of my life with Tommy and the more time I spent with Jake the more Tommy was forgotten about.

I couldn't help how I felt. Jake was different, I knew that from the moment I met him. We connected instantly regardless of how I felt I couldn't stop my feelings from blossoming.

"Leah, sweetheart can you come down here for a second". My gran called from the bottom of the stairs.

Forgetting about the picture I left my room heading for the living room. George was here again. Him and my gran were sat on the sofa.

"Hey". I smiled taking a seat on one of the chairs.

"How are you feeling?". She asked.

"Much better". I had no idea what she wanted to talk about.

"I've been thinking a lot lately Leah. You don't have long left before you graduate and if you want to or decide to you'll be off to college soon".

"Okay". I had no idea where she was going with this. I didn't know if I was going to go to college yet.

"I have a little something for you, a little early graduation present". Placing on the table in front of her was a little gift box tied with a red bow. "It's from George and I". She smiled.

"You didn't need to buy me anything". I sighed picking up the little box. She was good to me, she always had been and I had wanted for nothing when I was little but I was an adult now. I wasn't going to depend on my gran for things that I wanted or needed. I would work for them.

"You deserve this sweetheart".

Pulling the bow I lifted the lid, no she didn't. Lifting out the key I could feel my eyes start to water. She had bought me a car, my very own car. I no longer needed to rely on anyone for lifts.

"Oh honey don't cry, you deserve this Leah so please enjoy the freedom".

Wiping my eyes I got to my feet. She had no idea how much this meant to me. "Thank you so much".

"You're very welcome". Kissing my cheek I squeezed her tight. I would be lost without her.

"Is it outside?". I grinned.

"It's being delivered tomorrow morning but of course you won't be able to drive it for another 5 weeks". She said nodding at my hand. I frowned I forgot all about that.

"Don't be so disappointed". She chuckled. "You'll get to drive it soon enough. Now we brought pizza it's on the kitchen island if you're hungry".

I was buzzing and feeling so much better. "Thank you again". I grinned heading to the kitchen. Taking a seat at the island I opened the box of pizza my stomach growling as the smell of pepperoni hit my nose.

..

My gran and George had went to bed around 11pm, I was still sat down the stairs. It was getting pretty late but I wasn't tired yet. I was still on a high and couldn't wait to see my car tomorrow. Taking a picture of my key I sent it to Alanna. I was glad I didn't need to depend on anyone anymore.

'Woohoo. A merc!! Lucky gal I'm jealous!Ax'

didn't really care. As long as it got me from A to B

drive it for another 5 weeks

from the fridge I made sure everything was turned off before I made my way upstairs. Closing my bedroom door quietly I

you feeling better?! Like good enough to

'What's the occasion?'

time. We'll get some dinner and just chill out? You could come to training in the

Training?

a plan. What time do you

for 9 and don't be late. Jake doesn't like

to be

..

8.45am. I had chapped the door but

I was to be at her mom and dads house for 9?

of shorts and nothing else holding what I assumed was coffee.

I needed coffee.

today?". He asked moving to the side to let me in.

plan". Walking inside I took a seat in his kitchen.

placing a cup of coffee in front

do as much as I can. Remember I have a broken hand".

go around punching people in the face then". He grinned.

into my bottom lip. "I wouldn't have punched you in the face if

deserved that". He shrugged. "Finish your coffee we

to meet her not

meeting us there".

.....

way out of my depth and there was no way I could participate. The training ground as they called it was massive. All locked in and

could

princess?". He

didn't find it funny one

I couldn't stop looking around myself. It was like half the town was here. A few faces

were

"Babe you okay?".

by myself. I didn't realise I was backing away until he grabbed hold of my good hand.

need to participate, you

all in groups of 6. All doing different workouts, some doing self defence routines.

want to sit with her?". He asked.

I go home and leave you to

see you here honey". His mom pulled me in for a hug.

"Sure". I smiled.

I hated it.

the way they were all hanging over him and I hated that he was