The Alpha Chose Me by Missy Elliottxo

Chapter 424

I would love nothing more than for her to be a constant in my life again, but I didn't know how to get back to the way we were before this all blew up in our faces. "I'll never hate her Carter, but I don't know how to get back to where we were. So much has changed, and I want to fix it, but I don't know how".

"Small steps bear like dinner tomorrow".

"Yeah, you're right small steps".

It could only go up from here, right?

"How are you doing anyway?". He asked.

"I got into college so there's that".

"Yeah?". He grinned.

I nodded. "No more sitting around staring at the same four walls all day". I was excited about this. It was the start of something new and I was ready for it. "How many days do you go there?".

"Monday through to Wednesday and then a half day on a Thursday so I'll be there the majority of the week".

"Good bear that's good. Let me guess you're majoring in English literature?".

A laugh fell from my lips. "I'm even thinking about doing a night class as well". On what yet I wasn't sure I just wanted to keep busy and secure a degree or two.

I needed purpose and something to work towards and it's not like I had a job to go to. Apparently, I didn't need to work or make money.

A sigh fell from my lips. I knew Jake would want nothing more than for me to stay at home and do nothing but that wasn't in my nature. I wasn't ready to be a housewife just yet.

had my whole life ahead of me to be a wife and a mom. This time now

you doing good?". I

"Always bear". He smiled.

Alanna sorted things out?". I wasn't sure if they were still a

I just do what I'm told and get on with it. We're fine though we'll always sort through whatever

"Twisted, never". I grinned.

as he grabbed another slice of pizza. "Did you ever

to an Alpha, moving to Texas or my relationship with

He grinned.

no, I didn't think this would have been my life but I'm glad it is. I'm happy now,

"Gran?". I frowned.

He nodded.

she moved us out here for George and the rest just happened. I don't believe she knew I was Jake's mate I mean

get me wrong I don't believe her intentions

she went about it all the wrong way. I think she needs

some shitty things but apparently it was all for my benefit. Pushing me to move in with Jake, selling the house, skipping town and leaving nothing but a note. The more I think about it the

for a reason though,

believe that?".

"I do".

want to forgive

on and be done with this whole thing. I'm sick to death of it always playing in the back of my mind. And if I'm being really honest here whether she's in my life or not nothing is going to change. She'll go on with

bear. That's very mature but don't you think

getting at

miss her being