The Alpha Chose Me by Missy Elliottxo

Chapter 417

Tonight was long. Dinner was delicious as always, but I was ready to go home. The atmosphere was light and surprisingly not awkward at all. My gran and George left shorty after Charlotte served coffee. Something about being up early tomorrow. I wasn't really paying attention but that was nothing new. I found it hard to stay out of my own head at times. I didn't have the best concentration span. Overall, it was a lovely evening. Although I did wonder why Alanna never showed face.

"Leah, would you like more coffee?". Charlotte asked.

Stifling a yawn I shook my head. "I'm good thanks". If I had anymore coffee, I'd be up all night.

"Okay sweetie I'll sort you both with some leftovers before you head home". As she left the dining room Jake leaned over placing a kiss on my lips.

His dad had excused himself earlier to deal with some work stuff.

"You doing, okay?".

"I'm good". I smiled. "Stuffed and ready for bed but I'm good".

"That's good baby". He placed another kiss on my lips. "And your gran?".

"We talked a little. She wants me to go for dinner sometime this week. My aunt Claire is driving up, so she wants us all together".

"Think she's coming up to soften the blow?". He asked.

"Maybe". I shrugged. "But it doesn't matter. It's time we put it all behind us and move on".

"And that's what you want to do?".

I nodded. "Whether she's in my life or not it's not going to change anything. I just want to move on and focus on what's ahead".

babe". He kissed the top

"Yeah". I nodded.

goodbye to his mom and Jake carried the bag of leftovers to the truck. I swear when Charlotte cooked, she could feed

into place as he started the engine and reversed out the

think she'll want to move back here?". I asked as we passed my old

the first thing I noticed was the black SUV parked across the street. I wasn't sure if jake noticed or not.

"Stay here". He spoke.

I followed closely behind

He wasn't a threat. Why did

"Leah sweetheart it's good to

this soon. Why was he here? Or was

everything okay?". It was late and

so I thought I may as well get here

Summoned?

"But it's late".

"It is". He nodded.

"Where are you staying?".

hotel. I just wanted you to know I was

for the hotel you won't need one. We have room and you're more than welcome to stay". I was not expecting him to say that or to be

don't want to be a burden". My dad

my mate again and you won't

I'm sure it wasn't a laughing matter. I squeezed Jake's hand as we made our way up the

me that was a start. In time I wanted me and my dad to have a relationship, and I had