The Alpha Chose Me by Missy Elliottxo

"So you want to get to know me?". He smirked.

"Why not". I shrugged taking a sip of my coffee. It's not as if I was going anywhere.

"Why'd you move to Texas?". Taking off his jacket he sat back in the chair getting comfortable.

"I don't really know. My gran got up one morning and decided to put the house on the market. She didn't give me a reason".

"And you never asked?".

"I didn't".

"You're eighteen, you could have stayed in Florida". What was he getting at?

"You're right I could have but I didn't. I'd move anywhere she wanted to go". That was the truth. I didn't like the idea at first and maybe I still don't but I would always go where she was. "And what-..."

"No". I stopped him mid sentence. "It's my turn. Have you always lived here?".

"Born and breed sweetheart".

"Would you ever leave?". I asked.

"No".

"Where's your mom?". He asked.

"She died". Breaking eye contact with him I stared at the cup in my hand. I didn't mind taking about my mom it's just I didn't have much to say. She died before I could get to know her. "I'm so sorry Leah".

half smile. "She died through childbirth so I

you're so close with

plays a massive part in my life. I

was your life like back in

grades, great friends, a part time job. It

upside down". He sighed. "Do you not

like a nice guy but I wasn't going to overthink the situation. "Already had enough babe. Besides too much caffeine is bad for you". Raising his eyebrow at me I made a face. You could never have to much caffeine. I was a coffee junkie. Putting our empty cups in the bin I got my mug from the cupboard.

how is

a seat on the couch instantly regretting it because I knew he'd sit

Ryan's cool". I smiled. "And he's nice to me so

"Hm".

"What?". I asked.

princess. So I heard you're looking for a

needed one. I needed my own

I would literally do anything

work in the

grinned. "Are you really offering me a

it by my parents but it shouldn't be an issue". My heart dropped slightly. What if they didn't say yes? "Trust me they'll say yes". Reaching over he grabbed my

because he was holding my hand. He was touching me. I have never felt this sort of connection

was a big deal. I could go back to earning

laughed pulling out my phone so I could text my gran. "Thank you Jake, I appreciate you helping me

was holding the note that came with my flowers. It must have

He seemed to struggle with that word. His teeth were clenched but I could

my phone away. "He was my