The Alpha Chose Me

Strangely I didn't feel as uncomfortable as I thought I would. I met Jack and Petes parents. Both were nice, regular people. Well as regular as you could get.

Jake hadn't said two words to me since we sat down for dinner but the feeling was mutual. Charlotte was the sweetest just like always. I still couldn't get over how much Jake looked like his dad.

"I hope you appreciate how beautiful she is". Jane, Petes mom winked at me. Smiling at her I played around with the food on my plate. I didn't have much of an appetite, was always the same when I was on my period.

"She knows I do". Clearing his throat I ignored the hand he placed on my knee.

"So Leah, what are your plans for when you graduate?". Carol asked, Carol was Jacks mom who was also the sweetest. They all were. I did notice though that the men were a little more reserved.

If I graduate I felt like saying.

"I haven't really decided yet but Yale could be on the cards". Her smiled dropped, Jake's hand slipped from my knee, the table went quiet. Did I say something wrong?

"Dessert". Charlotte stood from her seat. "Jacob will you help me please?". As his parents disappeared from the table I felt the awkwardness. No one was talking anymore.

"Where's Alanna?". I asked turning my head so I could look at him. She had missed the full dinner.

"She's running late". Leaning closer to me he whispered. "When were you going to tell me about Yale?".

Was Yale an issue?

"I haven't decided yet and when I do I'll tell you". I could feel their eyes on me. Was university not something they did?

"Oh honey". Jane laughed. "Once you're mated it'll be hard being that far from Jake". For some reason I already knew that. I already struggled sometimes and we weren't mated yet.

But I couldn't stay here and do nothing. Did he expect me to stay here and do nothing?

"Like I said". I smiled. "I haven't decided yet". Because it was my decision not Jake's.

"I'm going to use the bathroom". Getting up from my seat I left the dining room and made my way upstairs. Reaching the bathroom I locked the door behind me. Everything was going great until university was mentioned. I could feel the tension in the air.

I was hot and my feet we're throbbing, stilettos were a killer for me. I preferred a chunky heel. Fuck this! Pulling off my shoes I sighed with the coolness of the tiles against my feet.

"Leah?". He knocked on the door, I could see him pressing the handle. "Babe open the door".

"I'll be out in a second". Lifting my shoes I unlocked the door pulling it open. "Can't I pee in peace?".

"You okay?". He asked.

"Always now can you please move?".

"Yale?".

"Not now Jake, not here". They didn't need to hear an argument and I wasn't having it in his moms house.

"But you're okay?". Closing the distance between us he brushed his nose against mine, his hand resting against my hip.

"I'm pissed you sent Jack to pick me up". I had to be honest with him.

"I know babe. I got caught up and I'm sorry". He whispered.

"That's twice today Jake. I know you're busy but a text would have been nice. I slammed the door shut in Jacks face, I feel awful".

He laughed before placing a kiss on my forehead. "He'll get over it. We better get back down before my mom starts overthinking".

"We wouldn't want that". I grinned.

Hand in hand we walked back downstairs and into the dining room. Jake's parents had returned to the table, I noticed the chocolaty goodness on the plate in front of my chair.

I always had room for chocolate.

"Jake, have you heard from your sister?". His mom asked, she looked worried.

call her but

welcoming his mate into the pack, but I bet she won't

purpose of this dinner was to welcome me

never usually this late". As his mom excused herself from the table I took my phone from my coat pocket.

does this". He sighed. "Little witch

me to try and call her?". I asked resting my hand on his thigh.

on top of mine he brought it

send her a

are you? Your family is worried! Call me when you can please

up at the celebration party". Jane

Jake

moms got her hands full.

for a hug. "We'll see you

to meet you all". I smiled.

.....

we couldn't get a hold of her. I was sat in the sitting room with a cup of coffee.

going to grab Jack and see if I can pick anything up out back. Why would she shut

message and make everyone aware". His dad excused himself, Charlotte

my coffee I got to my feet, my phone vibrated from the coffee table. Grabbing a hold of

fine jesus.....but I do have something to tell

I think she found her mate". Showing him the message he took the phone from my hand and dialled her

"Jake". I yelled.

"Get home now Alanna". Ending the call he pushed

that really necessary?". I asked as another message came

mean to make them worry. I'm coming home now but I'm

knows my mom worries". He sighed. "And

and let your mom and

around my waist he kissed the tip of my

before she gets here. I don't want to be

"You're going nowhere unless it's to my

didn't even pack a bag. I wasn't planning on

smirked.

the brightness of her headlights I heard the movement from upstairs and the footsteps on the stairs. Charlotte with

she's

Charlotte almost broke her

A smile broke out on her face. "She found him".

"Mom". Jake sighed.

a big deal and she was

to see him. I was excited for her. The only thing she wanted was

knew that face, I was related to that face.

"Carter?".

bear?". He

growl ripped from Jake's mouth as he pushed me behind

you know him?".

on Jake's side I shoved him slightly so he would get out of the way. That only caused another growl

territorial

his hand. "He's my cousin and he's Alanna's mate. Calm down please". I whispered.

good at that

His body was still tense. As he took a step forward I placed myself in front of him. "Babe". I whispered placing my hand on his cheek. His eyes locked with mine, the brown coming back, the

mine". He whispered.

a minute". The penny dropped. He was her mate, did she tell him

the kettle on". Charlotte grabbed hold of Jacobs arm pulling him away and into

he would have told me. We were thick as

"Leah"....

up my hand I took a step back. I

Jake placed his hand on my

"Don't".