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.

that why you're so close with your

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

what was your life

good grades, great friends,

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

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 our empty cups in the bin I got my

how is school?". He

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

I smiled. "And he's

"Hm".

"What?". I asked.

I heard you're looking for

one. I needed my own

do anything to make

you work in the gas

grinned. "Are you really offering

heart dropped slightly. What if they didn't say yes? "Trust me they'll say yes". Reaching over he grabbed my

all because he was holding my hand. He was

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

could kiss you right now". I laughed pulling out my phone so I could text my gran. "Thank you Jake, I appreciate you helping me out". My gran will be over the moon. "Who's

noticed he was holding the note that came

teeth were clenched but

my phone away. "He was my