The Alpha Chose Me novel Chapter 70

"Sorry to interrupt". Charlotte smiled at me as she walked into the room. "Coffee is hot and in the kitchen. Also call Jake, he's called me three times already".

Of course he had.

"We'll continue this later Leah. It was lovely to finally meet you".

Was it bad I didn't even know her name?

Regardless I was glad I got to meet her. She obviously played a big part in Jake's life. Even if I had never heard of her before now.

"Please go call him". Charlotte smiled but it didn't quite reach her eyes. Making my way into the kitchen I poured myself some coffee.

Alanna was sat at the table her head buried in her phone, her AirPods in her ears. I could hear the music from where I stood. As she pulled one out she rolled her eyes before handing me her phone.

"He has no patience". She groaned.

Taking the phone from her I went out back giving myself some privacy. I wasn't sure if we are going to have another argument or not.

"You there?". He asked.

"I'm here".

"You said you would answer Leah".....

"And you said you'd call later".

"Now is later. You okay?".

"I'm okay Jake I'm with your family".

"They been okay with you?".

"They always are. What are you doing?". It had only been a few hours but I still missed him. I was just to stubborn to tell him.

"We've just arrived, going to get some food. Maybe take a quick nap. Are you staying at mine tonight?".

"No I'm having a girls night with Lana". I don't know why he asked that. I wouldn't feel comfortable staying in his house alone.

"Promise me you're not drinking".

"Not that kind of girls night". I sighed.

"Leah"....

"Yeah?".

"I miss you"..

My stomach tightened, I missed him to. I never thought I would ever feel this way about a guy before. He did something to me that I had never ever felt. I didn't want to not be without him.

"I miss you too". I whispered.

"I really do baby. I know I can be a dick sometimes-..."

"Sometimes?". I giggled cutting him off.

"Hey". He laughed. "I don't mean to be I just lose my temper at times. I couldn't live with myself if something happened to you. You really don't know how much you mean to me".

"I'm just not used to it but I'm trying". I whispered. I was very independent, I wasn't used to anyone being so protective of me.

"I get that baby but all I want to do is look after you. You're my girl, I want you to have the best, I want to give you the best. Let me look after you the way you deserve".

I was chewing my bottom lip so hard I could taste my blood. If I'm honest I wasn't sure how to let someone look after me. Not that I didn't want it, I just never had it.

I never felt this safe with Tommy. I always had this gut feeling with him and until I met Jake I didn't know what it was.

I should never have dated him.

"I'll try harder but you have to promise me something".

"What's that?". He asked.

"You won't lose your head every time I disagree with you. You'll ask my opinion instead of deciding for me. I know it's in your nature and it's all you know but if I'm to become your mate then we are equal. You don't get to pull rank regardless-..."

"Thats ridiculous Leah. I can't always control what I do. The Alpha inside of me needs to know that he's the boss, the leader, the one in charge"....

"Yes but-..."

"I can't help the dominance or the overprotectiveness. It's who I am and I'll be damned if I'm going to change that. I'm sorry babe but my wolf won't allow it. You're as much his are you are mine".

How did I know he was going to say something like that?

"I have to go Jake, Alanna needs her phone back".

"I'll FaceTime you tonight before bed".

We've never FaceTimed before but it wasn't something I was against. It would be good to see his face.

"Okay just text me beforehand. I'll speak to you soon".

"Stay safe baby and be good"....

"Did you tell him you met my grams?". Alanna took the seat beside me as I passed her phone back to her.

"I didn't, should I have, I don't even know her name".

"Alison but I'm sure she'll let you call her grams. Did you tell him about the ring?".

"I didn't see the ring and in no way am I ready for it". I bloody knew that's what was inside that box.

"Wait until you're mated". She winked.

"What does that even mean?". I seem to be the only female around here that had a mate but isn't mated.

"Just wait". She smirked.

Rolling my eyes I got to my feet. "Do you think your moms forgot about why I'm here?".

"Yeah right, she's more excited than anyone else about this. She's booked caterers, she picked jewellery. There isn't much she hasn't already done".

Of course she had.

"Why does this only happen for an Alpha?". I asked as we went back inside.

"Because he's the most powerful, he's the leader". She shrugged. "You want something to eat?".

"Can a girl be Alpha?". Taking a seat at the kitchen table I took a sip of my coffee.

"Yes, first born child is the heir. You have a girl, she'll be Alpha".

"Okay and what about twins, would they share it?".

"You thinking about babies already?". She laughed.

"Sweetheart you're chalk white. Are you feeling okay?". She asked placing her hand against my forehead.

"I'm fine". I sighed.

"Hm, do you want some water?".

"This have anything to do with the conversation you just had?". George asked.

"What conversation?". I frowned.

He chuckled before tapping his ear. "My hearing is very sensitive. Is that boy giving you trouble?".

"What boy?". My gran asked.

Oh great! I forgot there was no privacy around werewolf's.

"What boy Leah?". She asked again.

"Tommy called me".

"And said what?". She frowned pouring me a glass of water and sitting on the chair beside me.

"Nothing it's all okay". I could feel George staring at me but chose to ignore it. I didn't need to worry my gran.

"Does Jake know?". George asked.

"He doesn't need to know. It was a phone call I shouldn't have answered. It's seriously nothing to worry about".

"I never liked that boy Leah. Something always felt off about him".

I had heard this about a million times. My gran never liked him. She tolerated him for my sake but whenever he was at our house she would always be there.

"Can we just eat please?".

"I'll sort it Ellen. You take a seat".....

....

I had lasagna before but George's hit different. I even had seconds and right now felt like a burst couch. I was stuffed.

"I'm guessing my lasagna was a hit?". He chuckled.

"The best". I grinned.

"You should have dinner with us more often". My gran began clearing away the plates. "Once Jake is home we should do dinner. The four of us".

"I'm sure he'll love that".

"Seeing as you don't have school tomorrow do you fancy a little shopping in town?".

"Yes. I have to look for a dress anyway". Rolling my eyes I finished off the water in my glass.

"Ah the ceremony". George smiled. "We would like to pay for your dress if you'll let us".

"Oh you don't-..."

"George and I are paying for it sweetheart and any shoes and accessories you want to go with. You're my granddaughter I want to help".

There was no point in trying to argue with her. She always won. "Okay but nothing too fancy. I'm going to head upstairs and watch some tv. Thank you for dinner".