The Alpha Chose Me novel Chapter 73

"What about this one?". My gran asked.

We were currently at the mall out of town. Jake still wasn't home. He had been messaging me to keep me updated but he wasn't sure what time he would be home.

So much for being home first thing this morning.

"It's nice". I glanced at the gown type dress she was holding up.

"You've said that about the last few dresses. What's up with you?".

"I like it but it's not me". I wanted plain and simple. Nothing that sparkled, nothing to puffy.

"How about we grab a coffee and then we'll try again?".

I wasn't in the mood to shop for a dress. I didn't understand why I couldn't wear one I already had. They were making way to much fuss over this. "I'm pretty sure I have a dress I could wear".

"Go grab a coffee and meet me at Selfridges. We're buying you a new dress and everything else to go with it".

"Gran that shop is expensive. I don't-....".

"Go and grab a coffee". She cut me off. "And then meet me there okay?".

"Let's just get the dress". I sighed.

"And the shoes". She grinned slipping her arm through mine.

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"I can't take it with me Leah". We were in the car heading home. I got my dress with the shoes to match.

"It was too much money to spend on one dress gran".

"It's a special occasion and you deserve the best. Not another word about how much it cost. Are you doing anything tonight?".

"Don't think so".

"Don't you have plans with Jake?". She turned onto our street and what do you know, he was parked outside my house.

"He hasn't mentioned anything why?".

"I heard there are some rogue wolfs here". Signalling into our drive I watched him get out of his car.

"I don't think they are here to cause trouble". I honestly think they were maybe looking for a new pack, a new home.

"Have you met them?". She asked the car coming to a stop.

"I met one of them but he doesn't know that". I whispered.

"Leah". She warned.

"I didn't know he was a wolf. I'm human remember, I can't just sniff them out".

"Did he touch you?". She asked.

"What, no. Why would you-..."

"If he touched you Jake will know".

Shaking my head I chewed the inside of my mouth. I could remember if he did or he didn't. Unbuckling my seatbelt I open my door and got out. He was stood on our porch his head buried in his phone.

"Hi".

"Princess". Still he continued to type away, he didn't look at me once. "I thought I told you to stay at mine".

"I thought you were coming home this morning?". I bit back. Noticing the hint of a smile on his lips he put his phone away his eyes locking with mine.

"Jake could you be a sweetheart and help with the bags in the trunk?". My gran asked.

"Of course Miss Wilson".

"Leah put that bag away and keep it safe". As she walked inside he glanced at the bag.

"Don't even ask". I tried to get past but of course he wasn't done with me.

"Don't I even get a kiss?". He snuck his arms around my waist his hands resting just above my ass.

"I-..my grans right there". I whispered.

"I'll be quick". He didn't give me the chance to say no. Pressing his lips against mine my eyes closed on their own. There was no doubt in my mind that he was the one I was meant to be with. My body ignited, goosebumps appearing on my skin.

I couldn't get enough, I didn't want to stop. The bag I was holding fell from my grasp, my hand gripping onto his arm. Feeling his tongue against my bottom lip a gasp fell from my mouth. This only encouraged him, his hands slipped onto my ass cheeks pulling me closer so my body was flush against his.

He was hard.

"Those bags won't carry themselves in". My gran yelled from inside. I quickly pulled away from him, my face scarlet.

"I'm on it Miss Wilson". He pinched my bum a laugh falling from his lips as I slapped his chest. Picking up the bag I dropped I hurried off inside.

She was stood by the kettle fixing herself a coffee. "You don't have to be embarrassed sweetheart". But I was. She was my gran. Don't get me wrong we had the sex talk when I turned 16. She taught me about safe sex, contraception and not to have sex until I was ready.

"My feelings for him scare me". I whispered. I had fell for him fast.

"They shouldn't". As he placed the shopping bags on the kitchen counter I sighed. He wasn't supposed to hear that. "You mind if I steal her for an hour?". He asked my gran.

"You look after her Jake. Give me that bag and I'll put it somewhere safe".

"Always Miss Wilson". As soon as my gran left the kitchen he was on me, pinning me against the counter with his body. Bringing his hand up he grabbed a hold of my chin. "You got something you want to tell me?".

"I am careful and in case you didn't notice I can take care of myself".

"I take care of what is mine". He growled. "You are an Alpha's mate, the next Luna. That wolf could have jeopardised our bond".

"But he didn't".

"You're not marked Leah".

"Then mark me". I yelled. "Stop making me wait. Screw the ceremony, forget about the rules. Mate me, mark me, just fucking do it". Fat tears rolled down my cheeks.

"Princess".

"Don't". I cried as he went to take my hand. We argued more than we talked. I know he wanted to keep me safe but I wasn't in any danger.

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I had no idea where he was taking me but we had been driving for quite awhile. The silence was anything but comfortable, you could cut the tension with a knife.

"You calmed down yet?".

"I'm fine". I had no idea why I cried. My emotions were playing up, maybe I was due my period.

"I don't mean to be so harsh with you Leah but you need to understand the danger that could come to you". He took my hand in his and this time I let him. "I'm sorry for making you cry". He brought my hand to his lips placing a kiss on my knuckles.

"Where are you taking me?". I asked.

"Nowhere". He let go of my hand placing his back on the wheel.

"You're not always going to be around to keep me safe and we both know that. I'm not the same as you Jake, I don't have super strength, I can't hear from miles away. I'm human I'm always going to be human so if you want to find someone else then you can".

He didn’t like that.

The car screeched to a stop as he slammed on the breaks pulling into the side of the highway. He didn't speak, didn't look at me. His talons extended, his canines showing. My heart hammered inside my chest.

"J-Jake?". I stuttered.

"Come here". He growled throwing my seatbelt off and pulling me into his lap. It happened so fast I don't know how he did it. He held me tight, my breathing quicken, my heartbeat fast.

"Don't ever say that again". He snarled burying his head in the crook of my neck. "You are mine, you are always going to be mine". That's when I felt it, the scraping of his teeth, the little bit of pain.

Closing my eyes I gripped his shoulder. He had bit me but not enough to brake the skin. Feeling his tongue lap against my neck a tiny moan fell from my lips.

"Who do you belong to Leah?". Trailing his tongue up my neck I sunk my teeth into my bottom lip. "Say it". He growled.

He needed me to say it, needed to hear it. He wanted me to submit. A cry fell from my lips as I felt the sharpness of his teeth.

"You, I belong to you".