The Alpha Chose Me by Missy Elliottxo

We had been home for around half an hour, and he hadn't stopped fussing since the minute I walked through the door. I loved him dearly, but I didn't want him smothering me.

I was fine, I was okay.

I was dealing with it in my own way.

"Do you need me to get you anything?". He asked.

"I'm okay for now". I was comfortable on the couch with a cup of tea.

"Are you comfortable enough? Maybe I should get you a blanket? And food you need to eat something".

"Hey, hey". I grabbed hold of his hand as he laid the blanket over my lap. "Stop fussing I'm okay".

"I just want to look after you Leah. Please let me do that".

"All I'm saying is you don't need to be here if you have stuff to do. I'm only going to be sitting here anyway. Besides your phone's been vibrating since we got home". "Yeah, they can wait. How about a grilled cheese sandwich and some chips on the side?".

"Sounds good". I smiled.

I thought I'd want to be alone, to deal with this on my own. I thought I'd want to shut the world out and push him away, but I didn't. Surprisingly, it was nice just the two of us. Some paragraphs are incomplete if you are not reading this novel on J o bnlb.com Hanging out on the couch with snacks and watching reruns of real housewives.

A yawn escaped my mouth as I stretched out my arms. Lunch was good, I forgot how hungry I was by only eating a little the past two days.

"How about I bring the pillows from upstairs down here and you can go for a nap?".

I nodded. "Could you get me the hot water bottle that's by our bed?". I now knew what the doctor meant when he said the cramps would get worse but hopefully the warm water would soothe it. "Sure baby". He kissed the top of my head before heading upstairs.

placed them into the sink. Going

duvet

"Thank you".

had my snacks, the tv remote and my hot water bottle. This is exactly where I

what you need to do. I'll

won't be long. I'll bring in pizza for dinner". He placed a kiss

and pulled the duvet up and around my neck. I could already feel my eyes growing heavy,

...

they were close like in the same

"Alanna?". I spoke.

"Hey girl".

awake". Lana

was going

"How are you here?".

so confused. Alanna moved away days ago so why was she back? Was Carter with her? And Lana, Lana still lived here, she was just living her best life with Pete. "Where's Lacey?". I sat up switching off

We thought you needed some girl

I nodded. "Did Jake

us he asked if we could come". Alanna

I was glad they were here. It had been forever since we all had a

I sighed. "I'm glad

that". Alanna grinned.

"You are?". I frowned.

Carter is coming down tomorrow with the rest

them

something happen?".