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.

they're not working. I'm sick all day

worked a treat when she was pregnant with the

will". She smiled. "Thanks Leah

more tacos". Alanna grabbed her arm pulling her from

Lana groaned. "Don't pull

been a good friend". She sighed. "I just couldn't face

don't need to explain yourself

baby, and I couldn't bring myself to shove my pregnancy in your face".

be a happy time in my life, and I hate it. I'm sick

for her. She wasn't catching a break, and she still had a long way to go

get your house back to you". It was the least I could do. My gran would just

"It's not our house and Jack prefers staying at his parents.

you want?".

for the best". She shrugged. "And I would never expect your gran to

she was right. I

we're good?".

really am sorry Leah. I should never have thought that in the first place. How are

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 answer, but I was

me.

that. I was a strong believer of everything happens for a reason and sadly it wasn't our time but that didn't mean

I was grateful. Not that she