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 with

in my life. I literally don't know what I'd do without

was your life

good grades, great friends,

now it's been turned upside down". He sighed.

just changed. I need to get used to it here and I'm sure I 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

is school?".

living room I took a seat on the couch instantly regretting it because I knew he'd sit beside me. "Is that who dropped you off the other day?". And I was right he

smiled. "And he's nice to

"Hm".

"What?". I asked.

princess. So I heard you're looking

I needed my own

am". I would literally do

work in the gas station?".

you serious?" I grinned. "Are you really offering me

but it shouldn't be an issue". My heart dropped slightly. What if they didn't say yes? "Trust me they'll

all because he was holding my hand. He was

up. A job was a big deal. I could go back to earning my own

I could text my gran. "Thank you Jake, I appreciate you helping me out". My gran

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

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

was". I sighed putting my phone away. "He was