The Alpha Chose Me by Missy Elliottxo

I wasn't sure I was dressed for the occasion. I thought it was date night until we pulled up outside that fancy hotel he took me to last time. A sigh fell from my lips but I didn't say anything.

"I know what your thinking baby but I promise it'll be better than last time". As he got out I followed suit watching as he gave his keys to the valley. This still wasn't my scene, I couldn't do fancy, couldn't deal with high end snobs.

"If you say so". Slipping my hand in his we walked inside. Same as before we were greeted by the hostess and escorted to a table or so I thought.

She led us through the back of the hotel stopping when we reached double doors. "You're the last of your party to arrive. Have a great night Mr Taylor". Party?

My heart was hammering in my chest. I wasn't big on surprises and with everything that was going on I was skeptical at who lay behind those double doors. "Breathe". He opened the door and I let out the breath I was holding.

His family.

"What's going on?". I asked.

"Just dinner baby". He brought my hand up placing a kiss on my knuckles. "I promise".

I wasn't convinced. Why so fancy for dinner? Usually his mom would host family dinner at her house.

"My mom wanted to do something nice for you". He whispered.

That was sweet.

My eyes landed on Charlotte. She was smiling from ear to ear engrossed in a conversation with Jacob. Looking around the room I chewed the inside of my cheek.

I was feeling a little overwhelmed. I knew they were all here to support me. They were my family, they were all I had now.

"Babe?".

"I'm okay". I smiled.

He held my

appreciated and loved everyone in this

late

Rylee.

as she pulled me in

you need

"Where's West?". Jake asked.

door. "I need a drink". She slipped her arm through mine. "I think you

you were back". I took the glass of wine she was offering. I liked Rylee a

a few days.

"Why?". I frowned.

the family together. She knows you're having a tough time

I appreciate tonight I really do but she didn't need to go to all this

family". She smiled. "And we look after

sweetheart". Charlotte joined us placing her hand on my arm. "We're

join?". Alanna bumped my hip with

Dinner will be served

...

food. As he placed his hand on my knee I jumped. "You

All smiles and conversation. This was my family now. Never did I see the day coming where my gran would no longer be in my life. Yet I still

"Baby?".

taking everyone in". I smiled placing my hand on

"How was your dinner?".