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.

to call her

Alpha is officially welcoming his mate into the pack, but I bet she won't miss the party celebration".

what? I thought the purpose of this dinner was to welcome me to the pack.

again. She's never usually this late". As his mom excused herself from the table I took my phone from my coat pocket. His dad left next.

her for one night and she does this". He sighed. "Little witch will be on early duties for a month".

call her?". I asked resting my hand on his thigh.

hand on top of mine he brought

send her

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

was so nice to meet you. We'll get a catch up at the celebration party".

Jake asked.

and it looks like your moms got her hands full. We'll

Carol pulled me in for a hug. "We'll see

nice to meet you all". I

.....

wasn't home and we couldn't get a hold of her. I was sat in the

anything up out back. Why would she shut her link off". He

dad excused himself, Charlotte had went upstairs a little while ago. She was beside

coffee I got to my feet, my phone vibrated from the coffee table.

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

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

"Jake". I yelled.

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

I asked as another message came

worry. I'm coming home now but

He sighed. "And she knows to

mom and dad know she's on her

he kissed the tip of my nose. "Tonight didn't go as

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

my family". He growled. "You're going nowhere unless

a bag. I wasn't planning on staying because of

smirked. "Please

the movement from upstairs and the footsteps on the stairs. Charlotte with Jacob

she's

her neck as the words left Jake's

A smile broke out on her face.

"Mom". Jake sighed.

big deal and she

was excited for her. The only thing she wanted was her

knew that face, I was related

"Carter?".

He grinned.

as he pushed

know him?". Alanna asked.

slightly so he would get out of the way. That only caused

was getting territorial

a hold of his hand. "He's my cousin and he's Alanna's mate.

at that

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,

mine". He whispered.

penny dropped. He was her mate, did she tell him about werewolf straight away? Did he

Charlotte grabbed hold of Jacobs arm pulling him away

I couldn't bring myself to say it. It didn't make sense. Surely he would have told me. We were thick as thieves when

"Leah"....

hand I took a step back. I couldn't believe this.

hand on my back.

"Don't".