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".

can't with

Okay mind blown. I was going to be able to talk to him without actually talking to him. That

I want?". I asked.

a temper

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

he needs. I'm glad it was

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

He wants to keep you all wrapped up

giving her a small smile. "He's doing it for my benefit

the reason he breaths Leah. Once you find that one person you're meant to be

it?". I whispered.

be fair on Jake. He should be the one telling you this". Taking a sip of her coffee she made a face, her full expression changed. She looked worried. As I watched the cup fall from her hands I got to

"Charlotte what's-..."

whispered. "Jake won't

"Is he hurt?".

but he's killing anything that

heart hammering in my chest. I had only ever seen Jake in his wolf form

him but it's

Glancing at Charlotte I sunk my teeth into my bottom lip. This was

him in before-...". He burst through

out of my thoughts, it was very calming. "He won't hurt

was pacing in circles around me snarls and growls falling from his lips. He

you aren't afraid".

this. He 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 first time I noticed the blood mixed

you can do this". Jacob

hand connected with his side he snarled turning so fast he knocked me off my feet. Hitting the wooden floor with a thud I held my hand up signalling that

wouldn't hurt me.

black ones of his wolf. My heart was hammering in my chest but I wasn't afraid. Raising my hand again I slowly

my hand his eyes closing. Running my hand through his fur I laughed as he fell onto his side in front of me resting his

I liked was a werewolf. This was in fact real. Nudging my hand with his head my eyes connected with his. Jake was in there I

heavy".

laughed and I suddenly felt stupid for talking to him. I could feel the heat rising to my cheeks.

mom smiled attempting to take a step forward. Jake growled, he didn't like

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

I was handling this better than I thought. I had never seen anything like it but for whatever reason I