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".

okay". I shrugged giving him a half smile. "She

you're so close

is". I smiled. "She plays a massive part in my life. I literally don't know

was your life like

grades, great friends, a part time

it's been turned upside down". He sighed. "Do you not like it

will. Do you want more coffee?". I asked getting to my feet. This was somewhat nice. He did seem 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

is

that bad just lonely at times. "Other than Alanna and Lacey I have one friend". Making my way back to the living room I took a seat on the couch instantly regretting it because I knew he'd sit beside me. "Is that

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

"Hm".

"What?". I asked.

I heard

I needed my own

do

in the gas station?". He

"Are

parents but it shouldn't be an issue". My heart dropped slightly. What if

hand. He

A job was a big deal. I could go back to

I could text my gran. "Thank you Jake, I appreciate you

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

word. His teeth were clenched but

I sighed putting my phone