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 no

for this". His dad stated. "Her future Alpha is officially welcoming his mate into the pack, but

up! The what? I thought the purpose of this dinner was to welcome me to the pack. Now

herself from the table I took my phone from my coat pocket. His dad left next.

sighed. "Little witch

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

he brought it to his mouth placing a

her a text".

Your family is worried! Call

honey, it was so nice to meet you. We'll get a catch up at the celebration party". Jane grinned before pulling me in for a hug. "Don't be a stranger now".

Jake asked.

got her hands full. We'll see you soon".

in for a hug. "We'll

was so nice to meet you

.....

a hold of her. I was

pick anything up out back. Why

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

off my coffee I got to my feet, my phone vibrated from the

to

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

"Jake". I yelled.

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

asked as

dad like Jake? I didn't mean to make them worry. I'm coming

worries". He sighed. "And she

let your mom and dad know she's

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

head home before she gets here. I

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

pack a bag. I wasn't planning on staying

don't need them". He smirked. "Please babe

her headlights I heard the movement from upstairs and

as she's safe".

her mate". Charlotte almost broke her neck as

smile broke out on her

"Mom". Jake sighed.

deal and she

to see him. I was excited for her.

I was related to

"Carter?".

He grinned.

from Jake's mouth as he

know him?". Alanna asked.

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

was getting territorial over my cousin?

Placing my hand on his back I grabbed a hold of his hand. "He's my cousin and he's Alanna's mate. Calm down

getting good at that

front of him. "Babe". I whispered placing my hand on his cheek. His eyes locked with mine,

mine". He

dropped. He was her mate, did she

hold of Jacobs arm pulling him away and into the kitchen.

didn't make sense. Surely he

"Leah"....

I took a step back.

his hand on my

"Don't".