The Alpha Chose Me by Missy Elliottxo

Chapter 411

Sure, as hell Jake took care of it and made them leave. I didn't ask what he said but I was relieved when they left. Now not so much. I couldn't help but feel bad. I was riddled with guilt. I basically threw my gran out because I wasn't ready to face the truth because that's really what it all came down to. But what else could she tell me that I hadn't already found out? Was she going to explain her reasoning behind it all?

A sigh fell from my lips as I sat up. There was a knock on the door before Jake stuck his head inside.

"You've been in here for almost an hour babe".

I was currently laying in the bath with music playing in the background and a few candles lit round the side. I knew I had to get out. My skin had already started to wrinkle. "Did you book somewhere for tonight?". I asked.

"I did". He nodded. "But then I cancelled and thought we'd get takeout instead".

"This is why I love you". I laughed. "But I feel bad about what happened today. I basically threw my gran out".

"They were fine. I told them you suddenly got a headache and weren't feeling well".

"And she was okay about it?". I chewed the inside of my cheek.

"She was fine". He shrugged. "She asked if you'd call her when you were feeling better".

"I feel bad for lying. Do you think she knew I was lying?".

uncomfortable with them showing unannounced but it's not a big deal. Call her when

staying?". George lived out of town at least a few hours' drive. I hope they didn't drive all the way out here to then have to drive all the way back. "Your old house". He scratched the back of

gasped reaching for the towel. "What about Lacey and

with Jack's parents for a

would be okay to live in our old house". I stepped out of the

matter. Why do I have a feeling she wants to move back here?". I rummaged through my drawers finding clean pjs. "She up

whispered. "Stop getting so worked up about it all. Whatever the reason she's

way. Everything's a mess". I fell against him resting my head

whatever happens I've got you". He kissed

Nothing was going to change unless I let it and my gran being here wasn't going to make a difference.

a kiss on my lips before

I pulled on my pjs followed by my dressing gown before heading downstairs. Jake was sat on the couch with a beer, his head buried in his phone. "Everything okay?".

with Rocco for

night patrol?". I asked taking a seat on the other

trackers we've got and like I told you

"Trackers?". I frowned.

good nose". He smiled. "He's a strong wolf Leah and

needs a break from being on nights". Rocco might be a strong wolf, but he wasn't the only one.