The Alpha Chose Me by Missy Elliottxo

I could hear how fast my heart was beating.

I couldn't look away. I always thought I looked like my mom until now. My mouth became dry as his eyes landed on mine. He smiled and gave me a nod.

So, he knew who I was. I didn't want it to happen like this. I wanted to meet him on my terms not by accident. My stomach filled with nerves as he crossed the diner and went to the counter. "You look like you've seen a ghost". Alanna spoke.

"Thats my dad". The words felt strange coming out of my mouth. "We have to leave; I want to go". What if I wasn't what he was expecting? What if he didn't think I was good enough? I felt sick.

"But you want to meet him, don't you?".

I nodded.

"Then go talk to him".

It wasn't as easy as that. I didn't know him; I didn't trust him. He was a stranger, and I certainly wasn't going to approach him in here. What would I even say?

"Do you want me to call Jake?". She asked.

felt like it was going to explode. Question after question popping into my mind. Arguing with myself on what I should do. I wasn't sure I was confident enough to walk over there and introduce

if he didn't want

was in here, where was he

my arm, and I opened my eyes. "We can

compelled to stay. I chewed the inside of my cheek as I tried to calm my breathing. Nothing he could do or say could hurt me. I had nothing to lose by talking to him. He hadn't been in my life; he wasn't part

"You can call Jake".

I needed him

leg from shaking. I could taste blood with how hard I was chewing my cheek. I

feel his eyes bore into the side of my head. I didn't dare turn to look. I would wait for Jake. It

help but overthink

"Can I sit?".

I answered. I was too busy taking him in. He was tall, well built, tanned skin and we had the same eyes. "Sure". I frowned at the sound of my own voice. It was barely a whisper. Clearing my throat, I sat up straight

pretend to be confident

exactly like her".

cheek. It had to be my period, my hormones changing. There was no other reason as to why I