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 had never obsessed over my weight

"Leah-....

go out. "It's tight and you know what that means". "Then we'll get you a new jacket". He made a face. "We can get

means I've gained weight". A sigh fell from my lips. "I can't even button it

I couldn't

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

"What?".

before he placed a kiss on my forehead. "You're beautiful Leah, you'll always be beautiful to me. I love

you

we go because I'm

chuckled his grip loosening.

before

I noticed first. The white merc parked across the top of the driveway. I didn't recognise the car and I'm pretty sure I had never seen it before but

driver side door

Lana.

did she get

with her? Jake placed his hand on my lower back

be in the car". He kissed the top of my

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

sat out her for at least an hour". She

"Why?". I frowned.

you deserve. I guess I was