The Alpha Chose Me by Missy Elliottxo

Chapter 418

"Your dads alright". He spoke.

I turned in his embrace. "He is isn't he and thank you for doing this".

"Family is everything Leah and I wouldn't keep you from yours".

Everything seemed to be going in the right direction. Jake and I were better than ever. I had been accepted into college and now my dad was finally part of my life. Trying to ignore the little bit of doubt I had I placed a kiss on his cheek. "I love and appreciate you and I hope you know that".

"I love and appreciate you too babe". He kissed the top of my head just as the microwave dinged. "I'm going to go for a shower I won't be long".

"Okay".

I was heating up some food when my dad cleared his throat behind me. "I'm grateful for the hospitality you and Jake have shown me. It wasn't my intention to stay here, and I hope you don't think I planned this". "No". I shook my head. "I don't think that, but I am curious as to why you came here tonight instead of waiting till morning".

"I like to get a head start on things and I thought we could spend a few days together. It would be nice to finally get to know my daughter. If that's okay with you".

"Yeah". I smiled. "I have plans tomorrow around lunch time but I'm free after that if you want to do something?".

"I would like to take you to dinner".

I nodded. "I'd like that. I love Mexican food just so you know". I grinned.

"I have something else to

stomach tightened, the dread settling. I always thought the worst before I even

"Okay". I frowned.

you like to meet your gran? Your other

want to meet her, I want to meet all my family in time. We had missed so much. They had missed my

to be straight away but she's dying to meet

smiled. "I'd love

with me and stay for a few days

days?". Jake asked as he appeared at the

chewed the inside of my cheek. Somehow, I don't think Jake was going to let me go

Leah wanted to drive back with me for a

He walked to the fridge and took out a bottle

want to meet her Jake. I

need my permission, Jack. If she wants to

at least expecting an argument but for him to just be okay with-it kind of threw me off. He didn't like when I was away from him, didn't like us being apart I didn't either, but it was time for

came together as a family finally. I had gone so long without one and I wasn't going to give this chance up but right now I had so much going on with my gran here and my auntie Claire on the way. I had to deal with

a few

course, sweetheart whenever you're

giving him a smile. "Are you okay with eating this out the tub or would you prefer it on

fine just the way it is".