The Alpha Chose Me

Once Jake had dropped me off I showered and changed into comfy clothing. I had yet to wash his hoodie.

"You're quiet". My gran said. She still seemed to be in a mood. You should have seen her face when she saw I had hurt my other hand. Pissed off was an understatement.

"Just thinking". Finishing off my breakfast I pushed my plate to the side.

"Back to school tomorrow and then your appointments on Friday yes?".

"Yes is everything okay?". I asked. She just didn't seem herself since she got back. If I didn't know any better I'd say she didn't want to be here.

"Sorry honey I've been a right moody cow". She sighed taking a seat next to me. "But I'm okay, don't you worry about me. Are you okay?".

"Yeah I am actually". For the first time ever this was beginning to feel like home. This was my home.

"So you and Jake". She grinned. "I told you he was good for you".

"It just happened". I smiled. "But we're taking it slow like really slow".

"Great invite him over for dinner tonight. I'll make steak. I'll see if I can still catch George while he's at the store. I hope he's ready for the third degree". She laughed as she danced her way out of the kitchen.

I wasn't sure I was ready for what ever she was going to give him. She didn't like Tommy and she made that very clear but with Jake I got a different feeling. She liked him, she liked him for me.

Slipping my feet into my sneakers I wrote my gran a note sticking it to the fridge. I wanted to see Charlotte. I didn't like how Jake left things with her. He would be busy for a good bit of the day so I had plenty of time to find out what I wanted to know.

Bringing my hand up I was ready to knock when the door was pulled open. "I was hoping you'd come back". She smiled. "Come on in". Following her through to the kitchen I took a seat at the table. "I'll fix us some hot drinks and then we can take this into the lounge. Is that okay?". She asked.

"Yeah sure". I wasn't nervous maybe a little sceptical but I knew she wouldn't hold back. I didn't know for sure but I had put it down to him behind scared. He was scared to tell me in case I ran.

"Okay sweetheart". Passing me a mug I got to my feet and followed her. "It's more private in here as well. No one else can hear what you say".

"When you say hear what I say what do you mean?". I asked closing the door behind me.

"Werewolf hearing is very sensitive. We can hear any conversation if we set our mind to it. Take a seat". She gestured to the armchair by the open fire.

It was nice in here. It felt homey, comfortable and it was toasty. "But he can't read my mind right?". I asked causing her to laugh.

I felt embarrassed asking.

"No honey he can't but we do have a mind link that is open within our pack. I can communicate with Jacob when I need to".

with

your link will open". Okay mind blown. I was going to be able to talk

want?". I asked.

block him out when you need to". She winked. "My son has a temper Leah and he can be

my cheek I stared at the floor. I had experienced a little

you're just what he needs. I'm glad it was

She gave me a knowing look. I didn't want her to be the one to tell me but I needed to know.

to keep you all wrapped up when in reality you need to know what's

a small smile. "He's doing it for my benefit because he

find that one person you're meant to be with

it?".

it wouldn't be fair on Jake. He should be the one telling you this". Taking a sip of her coffee she made

"Charlotte what's-..."

whispered. "Jake won't

"Is he hurt?".

he's killing anything that

hammering in my chest. I had only ever seen Jake in his wolf form once and it terrified

sure. Jacob is trying to calm him but it's not working. You need to bring him

I didn't know what to do or say. How could I make him change back? And then I heard it. Glancing at Charlotte I sunk my teeth into my bottom lip. This was a situation I didn't know how to handle. A scream fell

let him in before-...". He burst through the door, the door flying right

Jacob's voice knocked me out of my thoughts, it was very

growls falling from his

you aren't afraid". Charlotte

would never hurt me I knew that. Shakily moving my hand towards him I swallowed the lump in the back of my throat. It was the

can do this". Jacob

snarled turning so fast he knocked me off my feet. Hitting the wooden floor with a thud

hurt me.

of his wolf. My heart was hammering in my chest but I wasn't afraid. Raising my hand again I slowly moved it towards his face stopping when I felt the hot

low more like a whine. Moving his head forward he hit my hand his eyes closing. Running my hand through his fur I laughed as he fell onto his side in front of me resting

werewolf resting against my legs. The guy I liked was a werewolf. This was in fact real. Nudging my hand with

heavy". I

him. I could feel the

hear every word". His mom smiled attempting to take a step forward.

voice was stern as he took a step forward. "I am still your

laughed burying my hand in the fur at the nape of his neck. I was handling this better than I