My Hot Alpha

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"I'm getting there". It really wasn't that bad, yes I still missed Florida but I was getting used to it here. Day three and it was slightly better

"Everyone treating you okay?". She asked. I had a feeling she also knew I was struggling a little. "Alanna was saying some of the girls around here haven't been that welcoming". Alanna needed to learn to keep her mouth shut.

"Sorry to pry honey. Alanna has a big heart she just wants to make sure you're okay".

"Girls can be mean". I shrugged. I wasn't going to let it bother me anymore or at least I was going to try. It wasn't worth it and if I wanted to hang out with Jake then I would.

"They can be little bitches". Charlotte stated. "But you're a strong one I can tell". She winked just as Alanna finally graced us with her presence. "Alanna set the table your dad and brother will be home soon". My heart rate spiked a little. I was excited to see him.

"I'll help". I offered.

"No honey you sit there I need to talk to you. Alanna". She gave her a knowing look. "Set the table".

She wanted to talk to me? Talk to me about what? I was nervous, worried even.

"Do you like my son Leah?".

I didn't know what to say. This was his mom, she came across as the mother that would kill for her family. She was fierce.

"We had coffee". I blurted out. My nerves were getting the better of me. I was so lame, I felt put on the spot. "He took me for a burger". I added. Was it getting hot in here?

"So you've been hanging out together?".

forehead. I was

you must

"Mom".

He was here.

grinned. "Go get cleaned up

I use your bathroom?". I asked needing a

show Leah where the bathroom is". Following behind him I couldn't stop my heart from

you up stairs. My mom doesn't like anyone using the down stairs one". Rolling his eyes he stopped at the top of the stairs. "Straight ahead I'm just going to get

water on my face in hopes I'd calm down. His mom really did put me on the spot. Rubbing some cold

a seat.

wrong idea about Jake and I. I liked him, he seemed like a nice guy but I wasn't going to rush into something I wasn't ready for. Today

my hands. "Just coming". It was just dinner, I'm sure I could

She whispered. "I'm sorry, when she got wind about Jake taking you for a burger she lost it. She's just excited.

was that possible? He was

"Never?". I asked.

She laughed. That screamed player to me and I wasn't about to become his flavour of the month. "But they all seem to become obsessed with him. I swear he brings a girl home and we have to

Charlotte was plating up some food. Jake was already sat at the table his head buried in his phone. I took the seat furthest away from him. I couldn't be angry at him for bringing girls home and I wasn't I just didn't think he was that type of guy. Then again what did I expect when he looked like

you Leah". Charlotte placed a plate fit for a king into from of me. Did Alanna also tell her mom I

the new kitchen Leah?". Jacob

see what it's like when it's finished". It was more modern now and my gran went with the colour blue. "I'm glad". He

smiled. "Thank you for helping us out I appreciate it". We wouldn't have been able to