The Alpha Chose Me by Missy Elliottxo

Small talk.

That's what the rest of the journey consisted of.

I wasn't pissed with him, but I was starting to think this was more important to me than it was him. This was massive to me, huge even. It was never going to be just s*x between us. Surely, he didn't think it was just s*x?

We were giving ourselves to each other for eternity. We were destined to be together forever.

Okay I had to stop. I was starting to freak myself out a little.

Whatever happened to Leah that didn't need no man?

I ran a hand down my face. I swear if someone could read my thoughts, they'd have a field day.

"You're overthinking again".

I still hated that he could read me so well.

"That's just my brain". Okay what the hell?

A chuckle fell from his lips. "Babe, you need to chill". He placed his hand on my knee. "We're almost there".

"This isn't just s*x for you right?".

"You're joking right?". He removed his hand placing both on the steering wheel. I saw the twitch, the tightening of his grip.

only person going to ruin this day was

my

never just been about sex

and I had no idea why I was questioning

was I just trying to use that

know, look

think that?".

I shrugged.

give me something better than a shrug

pressure on myself to make it perfect, but it didn't have to be perfect and that's what I had to remember. Jake and I were together

doesn't matter. It's you and me". He brushed his lips against my knuckles. "No one

we were in

..

We arrived.

little slice of heaven for

car. The cabin was set in a beautiful location. Open forest, a nearby lake and no

It was perfect.

Peaceful.

beautiful it was here".

a place we can always come to". He wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me closer. "It's perfect for some head space and time away from

in my stomach. I had waited so long for this night to come and now it was here. I