The Alpha Chose Me by Missy Elliottxo

I tried to nap but I couldn't sleep. "Babe".

"I tried I can't sleep". I pushed the blanket off and sat up. I was hungry and really in the mood for nachos. Nachos with lots of cheese and jalapeños. "I want to go out". "Out where?". He frowned.

"I want nachos".

A laugh fell from his lips. "What happened to wanting to be healthier? I thought we weren't going to order anymore takeout?".

"Doesn't count if we're going out". I got to my feet. "We could maybe even go for a walk along the beach after?".

"Not really beach weather baby".

I shrugged. "It's better than staying cooped up in here all day. When was the last time we done something together?". "Pretty sure we did the food shop together".

"Really?". I made a face.

"I'm joking". He grinned. "If you want to go get nachos and go for a walk along the beach then that's what we'll do".

My grin matched his. We rarely did anything together. Hadn't been on a date with just us in forever. Or at least that's what it felt like. I didn't want the little things to disappear. Date nights mattered, showing up mattered. "I'm going to shower quickly. I won't be long". I kissed his cheek before heading upstairs.

..

I dressed for the weather. Wet and windy. Slipping my arms into my jacket I made a face at the tightness around my arms. Maybe I did need to ease up on eating out. I swear this jacket fit last month.

Sighing I got my boots from my closet and put them on before heading downstairs. Surely, I hadn't gained that much weight in the last month? But I guess sitting around all day with nothing to do would do that. "What's wrong?". He asked.

could he always

and phone. "Can we go?". I had never obsessed over my weight before because it was never an issue. So, why was I so

"Leah-....

and you know what that means". "Then we'll get you a new

fell from my lips. "I can't even button

He reached out his arms stopping me so I couldn't walk past him. "I'm overreacting I know, it's just a

little weight. Do you want to know what that means?". His hands rested on my lower back his eyes

"What?".

extra for me to hold on to". The tip of his nose brushed against mine before he placed a kiss on my forehead. "You're

love you

we go

chuckled his grip loosening.

grinned before opening the front

top of the driveway. I didn't recognise the car and I'm pretty sure I had never seen it before but unless it

side

Lana.

she get

nerves rising. Again, why was I nervous about speaking with her? Jake placed his hand on my lower back and

He kissed the top of my

I reached her. I mean she

sat out her for at least an

"Why?". I frowned.

best friend to you that you deserve. I guess I was scared in case