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.

he

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

"Leah-....

deflated and I wasn't even sure I still wanted to go out. "It's tight and you know what that means". "Then we'll get you a new jacket". He made a

from my lips. "I can't even button it up

He reached out his arms stopping me so I couldn't walk past him. "I'm overreacting I

that

"What?".

tip of his nose brushed against mine before he placed a kiss on my forehead. "You're beautiful Leah, you'll always be beautiful to me. I love every little thing about

love you

go because

chuckled his grip loosening.

before opening

didn't recognise

side door

Lana.

she get the

speaking with her? Jake placed his hand on my lower back

the car". He kissed the top of my

walked my way up the drive stopping when I reached her. I mean she could have sent a text or at least called to say she

sat out her for at least an

"Why?". I frowned.

you that you deserve. I guess I was