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

be here for this". His dad stated. "Her future Alpha is officially welcoming his

this dinner was to welcome me to the

this late". As his mom excused herself from the table I took my phone from my coat pocket.

this". He sighed. "Little witch will be on early duties

her?". I asked resting my hand on his thigh. I knew he was getting

on top of mine he brought it to his

send her a text".

family is worried! Call me when you can please x'

up at the celebration party".

Jake

it looks like your moms got her hands full. We'll see you soon". Paul, Janes husband shook his hand.

in for a hug. "We'll see you

nice to meet you all". I

.....

a hold of her. I was sat

and see if I can pick anything up out back. Why would she shut her link

out a message and make everyone aware". His dad excused himself, Charlotte had went upstairs a little

vibrated from the coffee table. Grabbing a

have something to tell you!! I found HIM. Ax'

I think she found her mate". Showing him the

"Jake". I yelled.

you finally decided to fucking answer". He roared. "Get home now Alanna". Ending the call he pushed my phone back

really necessary?". I asked as

make them worry. I'm coming home now but I'm bringing

knows my mom worries". He sighed. "And she

and dad know she's

kissed the tip of my nose.

whispered. "I'm going to head home before she gets here. I don't want to be in

you're my family". He growled. "You're going

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

need them". He smirked. "Please babe

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

as she's

broke her neck as

on her face. "She found him".

"Mom". Jake sighed.

deal and she was

I was

I was related to that face.

"Carter?".

He

mouth as he pushed

him?". Alanna

shoved him slightly so he would get out of the way. That only caused another growl to rip from his mouth.

getting territorial over my cousin?

hand. "He's my cousin

good at that Leah".

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

He

penny dropped. He was her mate, did she tell him

hold of Jacobs arm pulling him away

say it. It didn't make sense. Surely he would have told me. We were thick as thieves when we were

"Leah"....

I took a step back. I

Jake placed his hand

"Don't".