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

officially welcoming his mate into the

of this dinner was to welcome me to

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

one night and she does this". He sighed. "Little witch will be

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

Placing his hand on top of mine he brought it to his mouth placing

her a text".

is worried! Call me when you

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

already?". Jake asked.

looks like your moms got her hands

me in for

to meet you

.....

a hold of her. I was sat in

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

make everyone aware". His dad excused himself, Charlotte had went upstairs a little while ago. She was beside herself with

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

fine jesus.....but I do have something to tell you!! I found HIM.

mate". Showing him the message he took the phone from my hand

"Jake". I yelled.

He roared. "Get home now Alanna". Ending the call he pushed my

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

to make them worry. I'm coming

worries". He sighed. "And

let your mom and dad know she's on her

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

she gets here. I don't want to be in the middle

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

my things". I didn't even pack a bag. I

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

headlights I heard the movement from upstairs

long as she's safe". Jacob

almost broke her neck as the words left

on her face. "She found

"Mom". Jake sighed.

big deal and

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

face, I was related to that face.

"Carter?".

He

as

him?". Alanna

side I shoved him slightly so he would get out of the

territorial over my

grabbed a hold of his hand.

good at that Leah". Jacob smirked.

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

mine". He

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

hold of Jacobs arm pulling him away and into the

make sense. Surely he would have told me. We were thick

"Leah"....

a step back. I couldn't believe this.

placed his hand on my

"Don't".