The Alpha Chose Me novel Chapter 16

The drive was quiet but comfortable. The only issue was I was starting to get tired. I hadn't been to a fast food restaurant since I got here but I would never say no to a burger. As he pulled into What-a-burger I couldn't believe how busy it was especially at this time of night.

I just realised I was in my pyjamas.

And there seemed to be a lot of people around. A few faces I noticed from school.

"Eh can we just go through the drive through?". Sinking my teeth into my bottom lip I caught sight of just how many people were here. Not that I cared but I could be doing without people talking about me tomorrow at school because I was here in my pyjamas.

Why was it so busy?

"Don't worry we'll get a seat". Winking at me he turned off the engine and undid his seat belt. "Come on princess".

Everyone was staring and no one was doing it discreetly. I was starting to feel uncomfortable. I was sat in a booth waiting on Jake returning with the food. With my head buried in my phone as a distraction I was scared to look up to see if he was coming back. The people in here didn't seem very welcoming or at least they didn't make me feel welcomed.

I wanted to go home, this was a mistake.

Jumping slightly as he placed the tray on the table I put my phone away. I wasn't hungry anymore and I still felt extremely uncomfortable.

"Sorry princess I ran into a few guys I know. Leah what's wrong?". His voice changed, his presence changed. I could feel it.

"Can you take me home please?". I whispered finally lifting my eyes so I could look at him. He didn't look happy, his top lip was pulled back into a snarl, his teeth gritted. Was he angry because I wanted to go home?

"Has someone said something to you?". The place fell silent, everyone's attention was now on our table. That's not what I wanted but Jake didn't seem to care. "Does anyone in here have an issue with my girl?". He sounded deadly and I was starting to become frightened. "I'm taking the silence as a no. Now mind your fucking business". The chatter soon picked back up and when I glanced around I noticed no one was looking at me anymore. "Now eat your burger before it gets cold".

I was still trying to wrack my brain at how he managed to make the full place go quiet or how they all listened to him. He definitely held a presence and everyone seemed to be afraid of him. Pushing the tray away from me I groaned, I was stuffed.

"That's what I like to see". He grinned. "A girl that likes to eat".

Rolling my eyes I fought back a smile. "I don't know if I can walk". I laughed rubbing a hand over my stomach. Two ice-cream sundaes were placed in front of us. Okay so maybe I wasn't that full. I could always make room for ice-cream.

"Out late on a school night Leah".

"Can you just give me a row in the morning I'm too tired". I moaned pouring myself a glass of milk.

"You're 18 Leah you can do whatever you like. Was it Jake you were with?". Looking at her I raised my eyebrow. Why was she asking that?

"He took me for a burger, kind of sprung it on me and I couldn't say no".

"I'm glad he seems like a nice boy". Smiling at me she placed her empty cup in the sink. "Jake would be good for you honey". Placing a kiss on my cheek she squeezed my hand. "Don't stay up to late you're up early".

He would be good for me?

Turning off the lights I made my way upstairs. I was going to be shattered in the morning.