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 can't

so

massive part in my life. I literally don't know what

was your life like

I laughed. "I had good grades, great friends,

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

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 our empty cups in the bin I got my mug from

is school?". He

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

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

"Hm".

"What?". I asked.

I heard you're

needed one. I needed my

literally do anything

the gas station?".

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

all because he was holding my hand. He was touching me. I have never felt this

starting to look up. A job was a big deal. I could

text my gran. "Thank you Jake,

holding the note that came

He seemed to struggle with that word. His teeth were clenched but I could tell he was trying to keep his

my phone away.