The Alpha Chose Me by Missy Elliottxo

"I'm getting there". It really wasn't that bad, yes I still missed Florida but I was getting used to it here. Day three and it was slightly better

"Everyone treating you okay?". She asked. I had a feeling she also knew I was struggling a little. "Alanna was saying some of the girls around here haven't been that welcoming". Alanna needed to learn to keep her mouth shut.

"Sorry to pry honey. Alanna has a big heart she just wants to make sure you're okay".

"Girls can be mean". I shrugged. I wasn't going to let it bother me anymore or at least I was going to try. It wasn't worth it and if I wanted to hang out with Jake then I would.

"They can be little bitches". Charlotte stated. "But you're a strong one I can tell". She winked just as Alanna finally graced us with her presence. "Alanna set the table your dad and brother will be home soon". My heart rate spiked a little. I was excited to see him.

"I'll help". I offered.

"No honey you sit there I need to talk to you. Alanna". She gave her a knowing look. "Set the table".

She wanted to talk to me? Talk to me about what? I was nervous, worried even.

"Do you like my son Leah?".

I didn't know what to say. This was his mom, she came across as the mother that would kill for her family. She was fierce.

"We had coffee". I blurted out. My nerves were getting the better of me. I was so lame, I felt put on the spot. "He took me for a burger". I added. Was it getting hot in here?

"So you've been hanging out together?".

"Yes". Taking a sip of my water I wiped my forehead. I was sweating. I had no idea what she was trying to do.

you must

"Mom".

He was here.

I'm just making conversation". She grinned. "Go get cleaned up for dinner it'll

use your bathroom?". I asked needing a few minutes to

you can honey, Jake show Leah where the bathroom is". Following behind him

stairs one". Rolling his eyes he stopped at the top of the stairs. "Straight ahead I'm just going to get

Turning on the cold tap I splashed some water on my face in hopes I'd calm down. His mom really did put me on the spot. Rubbing some cold water on the back of my

a seat.

the wrong idea about Jake and I. I liked him, he seemed like a nice guy but I wasn't going to rush into something I wasn't ready for.

the door. "Are you okay?". Flushing the toilet I washed my hands. "Just coming". It was just dinner, I'm sure I could

about Jake taking you for a burger she lost

that possible?

"Never?". I asked.

to become obsessed with him. I swear he brings a girl home and we have to force them to leave". She wasn't doing a good

food. Jake was already sat at the table his head buried in his phone. I took the seat furthest away from him. I couldn't be angry at him for bringing girls home and I wasn't I just didn't think he was

chicken is okay for you Leah". Charlotte placed a plate fit for a king into from of me. Did Alanna also tell her mom

where to start. I had

gran liking the new kitchen Leah?".

modern now and my gran went with the colour blue. "I'm glad". He grinned. "We're hoping to get it finished tomorrow. I'm just waiting for a few

mentioned that". I smiled. "Thank you for helping us out I appreciate it". We wouldn't have been able to afford it if he wasn't doing it

we finish the kitchen we'll start on the bathroom. I think your gran

our bathroom too. "I'm sure she has". Taking a sip of my water I started to