The Alpha Chose Me by Missy Elliottxo

I wasn't tired yet. My mind wouldn't turn off. Ever since we got here everything has been weird. From the moment we stopped at that gas station. Taking out my phone I added Alanna's number to my contacts. Opening up a new message I began to type. coming :)'

'Its Leah, sorry if I came across as a bitch. Didn't mean to be. New town and all that. Thanks for being

After hitting send I didn't wait to long for a reply.

'Just a little bit of a bitch lol I'm joking!! Sorry about my brother. Told you he was a bit of an a*s but he does have a good heart. Anyways do you want to go for coffee tomorrow? my treat' A x'

I didn't know if I should mention what her brother did or just keep it to myself.

'Coffee sounds good :) you can fill me in on what goes on around here and what you do for fun lol'

Okay so I decided to keep it to myself.

'I'll pick you up at 11. Night Leah, Ax'

Switching my phone to silent I closed my eyes hoping I'd drift off to sleep.

..

I was crabbit.

The couch wasn't comfortable at all, my back hurt and I was in need of a hot shower and some strong

"Hot water is good to go". My gran had been up at the crack of dawn trying to get things started on the house. First thing she did was order me a bed. I couldn't sleep on that couch another night. "Coffee is in the pot". "Thanks gran. I'm going out with Alanna at 11 for some coffee. Do you need me to pick you anything up

"I'll be out most of the day anyway honey. I need to get supplies and I'll do a food shop too. You enjoy your day out. How's the hands?".

"A little sore but I'll be fine. I'm going for a shower I'll see you soon".

"I'll leave money of the table. I'll be away before you get out".

I didn't want to leave the shower. The water was roasting and my body was relaxed but if I wanted to b and it would be as good as new.

my boots

headed to what will be my room. It wasn't the

scarf. Autumn was ending and winter was coming. I didn't like being cold but winter was

ready to go. Hearing the honk of a car I grabbed my bag and phone and headed down stairs. Remembering my

She grinned as she pulled off down

outside and it's not that much warmer in here. Jesus Alanna get the heating on". Don't these people ever get cold? And she was only wearing a sweater. "Warm blooded" She winked but turned the heating on for my benefit. "So I was thinking we'll go for some coffee then I'll take you around the mall

"Your gran out?".

everything to be perfect for me, for us". It was the truth. I've never

a grandma" She laughed stopping outside the coffee shop. "It's not starbucks but it does the best

my seat belt I got out and we headed inside. It was small

people watching, I loved to know what was going on around me. As I was watching the world go by my heart skipped a beat when my eyes

Jake.

coming in here but he wasn't

take so I brought everything". Placing the cup in front of me I

join us". Taking off her sweater she sat it on the back of the chair. I matched

like that he had a girl sitting on his lap. I had no idea why I didn't like it. I didn't even know

was I

"Just ignore him".

my eyes connecting

in. My brother has that effect on girls Leah,

"It's not that it's-..."

blond hair took the free seat next to Alanna. "It's going to be a cold winter this

"You too".

about how you're not staring at Jake" She smirked, my mouth fell

really wanted some sugar. As if she read my mind Lacey came back with 3 chocolate muffins. My stomach rumbled at the

seat both girls stared at me as I bit

chocolate hit my tongue. "I'm a sugar junkie I can't help it". Licking my lips

great friends" Lacey winked "Now continue talking about Jake and your

both girls gave me the bullshit look. "Okay I was but it's like I can't