The Alpha Chose Me by Missy Elliottxo

Chapter 427

It was as if nothing had ever changed. There was no elephant in the room, no awkwardness. Everyone was chatting and getting along. I was stuck in a conversation with my aunt Claire about college.

"That's amazing Leah and when do you start?". She asked.

I could feel my grans eyes on me. She was listening to every word smiling and if I'm being honest, it made me kind of sad. There were loads I missed about her, and it still terrified me in case we couldn't rekindle the relationship we once had.

"In 3 weeks', time". I nodded. "I still have to pick up my schedule and other things, but I have plenty of time".

"That you do". She smiled. "I'm so excited for you".

"Thanks". I smiled. "I'm excited too". I couldn't wait to get back into a routine again and who knows maybe I'll pick up a job on campus. Turns out the gas station wasn't for me.

Even though I only did the one shift, or half a shift Jake never took me back and it was never talked about again.

"I'm glad you're going to college sweetheart". My gran spoke. "It's nice to see you're doing well". "Me too". I nodded.

I had barely seen George, he was busy in the kitchen preparing everyone's food. He would show face for a few minutes, fill up wine glasses and then disappear again.

Oddly enough he couldn't seem to make eye contact with me.

minute". My gran spoke as she got

been here 45 minutes, and I couldn't wait to eat. I didn't have a big

Jake whispered his hand finding mine under

and continued to drink the brown liquor in his

had a lot.

me it wasn't my business and to basically keep my mouth shut. He wasn't making a scene or causing

wasn't sure how long it was going to be before he cracked. I had never seen this side

"I'm starving". Jake muttered.

a point I was hungry to. My gran was trying. She had set the table beautifully; everyone was on their best behaviour and the mood was

to talk about the unspoken truth of my life. Well, parts of

things that happened. I

I really was and of course the story

he treated my gran well, but I wanted to know why they didn't stay together.

how were they able to be

to scratch

Jake. How's things within the pack?"

about the pack was always friendly conversation and Jake liked to brag about our pack being one of the best and not to mention

drills we've been running and a few current ideas I want to bring to light at the

issues with rogue wolfs finding shelter