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".

hope everyone's hungry... Oh where is Jake and Carter?". My gran asked as she finally joined us

question when Jake and

room.

are, now come sit

no questions because I knew he wouldn't tell me here. "Haven't had the best few days so I apologise for my rudeness". Carter

you sure you're, okay?". Aunt

"I'm fine mom".

and I want to see clean plates". Gran

plates when she had

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

my dad kept looking at his phone every few minutes. Was he looking at the time? Did he need to be somewhere else? I was

her feet. "Who wants some coffee, and we can move

room".

was lovely". Carter matched her movements

want me to put some leftovers into a dish

"Okay". He nodded.

too

again

He scratched the back

sighed. "But it's okay. Are you going as well?". I looked at

of the strategy's they use on night patrol.