The Alpha Chose Me by Missy Elliottxo

Chapter 428

"Carter". She hissed. "Enough of that language around the dinner table". He shrugged got to his feet and walked towards the back of the house. "Leah is he okay?". She asked.

Now would be the perfect timing for dinner to be ready. I was afraid the mood was going to turn sour, and everyone was going to go home hungry and annoyed.

"I'll get him". Jake spoke.

What I did notice was how my dad sat quietly observing everything. He hadn't really said much throughout the time we had been here. He was polite, spoke when spoken to but other than that made no other conversation.

But why?

My eyes landed on his for a moment before I turned my attention to my Aunt Claire.

"He doesn't seem himself right now but I'm sure he's fine". I wasn't sure if he was fine but for once I was taking Jake's advice and minding my business. As much as it kills me seeing him suffer, I wouldn't involve myself.

"He's a strong wolf". My dad added. "And I'm sure whatever it is will pass".

I wasn't sure if he and my aunt Claire got on. Hadn't seen them share more than a hello. "Could you maybe talk to him Jack, see if you can see what's going on inside that head of his". "I'll try". He smiled. "But he doesn't seem the sharing type".

Okay so maybe they do get on.

"I don't know what's going on with him lately. Ever since he came home and then decided to come back here, he's been different". She sighed. "His dad and I can't seem to shake the feeling that he's going to spiral".

where is Jake and Carter?". My gran asked as she finally joined us again. George

that answered that question when Jake and Carter returned to the

room.

they are, now come

I wasn't the only one confused. Did Jake manage to talk it out of him? A sigh fell from my lips as he took his seat beside me. I asked no questions because I knew

you sure you're, okay?".

"I'm fine mom".

dig in and I want to

need to worry about clean plates when

It had been a good night so far. The chat was

looking at the time? Did he need to be somewhere else?

gran got to her feet. "Who wants some

room".

have to go gran. I'm patrolling tonight but dinner was lovely". Carter matched her movements and placed a kiss on

want me to put some leftovers into a dish for

"Okay". He nodded.

queue too baby". Jake

again tonight?". I

I forget to mention that?". He scratched the back

okay. Are you going as

are going to show me more of the strategy's they use on night patrol.