The Alpha Chose Me by Missy Elliottxo

Chapter 421

Was it awkward or was I just being my weird overthinking self again? I was listening to the conversation happening around the table while eating my food.

Lacey was massive and I joked about there being two in there, but she corrected me and was sure there was only one. Were we okay? Was the awkwardness there because of me? Was I making it awkward?

A sigh fell from my lips. I was becoming annoyed with myself for being stupid. We were all friends, the best of friends. I was overthinking the situation like always.

"I miss this". Lana smiled. "We never hang out anymore".

She wasn't wrong. I was surprised we all made it here today. Everyone was always busy living their own lives.

"Life gets busy". I shrugged. "But you're right we need to do this more often". I took a sip of my coke my eyes landing on Lacey.

She had barely touched her food at all.

"Are you okay?". I asked.

"Fine". She smiled.

"Okay". Jake's voice was ringing in my head. I was not to push her; she didn't feel comfortable around me as it is because of the pregnancy which again was the stupidest thing I had ever heard. "Pregnancy is kicking your ass Lacey". Alanna spoke. "Are you still being sick?".

She nodded.

"Have you tried ginger?". I asked.

but they're not working. I'm sick

worked a

"Thanks Leah and look

go order more tacos". Alanna grabbed her arm pulling her from her

groaned. "Don't

friend". She sighed. "I just couldn't face

don't need to explain

She nodded. "But please understand I didn't want to avoid you or put distance between us but-...". A sigh fell from her lips. "You lost your baby, and I couldn't bring myself to shove my pregnancy in your face". "You know I would never think that, Lacey. I'm happy for you

my life, and I hate it. I'm sick every day, I can't sleep at night because I can never get comfortable and

wasn't catching a break, and she still had a long way to go before

back to you". It was the least I could do. My gran

frowned. "It's not our house and Jack prefers staying at his parents. He doesn't like me

what you want?".

for the best". She shrugged. "And I would never

place, but I guess she was right. I couldn't ever see myself throwing my gran out. I wouldn't

we're good?".

should never have thought that in the first place.

if I would ever be ready. Jake and I have dealt with it our own way. We're happy, we're in a good place. Maybe I'll never talk about it because honestly, I don't think I need to. It had nothing to do with anyone else. It wasn't going to do anyone any good and yeah, maybe keeping it locked away wasn't the

me.

what was best for me. It happened and then it didn't, and I was okay with that. I was a strong believer of everything happens for a reason and sadly it wasn't

grateful.