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

I had never obsessed over my weight before because it

"Leah-....

felt 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 face. "We can get one

from my lips. "I can't even button it up and if I stretch out my arms, I'll

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?".

"What?".

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

you

we go

chuckled his grip loosening.

before opening the front

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

side

Lana.

she get the

was I nervous about speaking with her? Jake placed his hand on my lower back

the car". He

she could have sent a text or at least called

been sat out her for at least an

"Why?". I frowned.

you that you deserve. I guess I was scared in case you didn't want to talk to