The Alpha Chose Me novel Chapter 76

I was anxious but she was awake, that was a good thing right? I couldn't stop my leg from shaking, my nerves playing up.

What if something was really wrong with her?

Life threatening even.

"Stop that please". Jake placed his hand on top of my knee. "I know you're nervous babe but she's awake that's a good sign".

"Sorry I'm just scared". I was overthinking again just like always. "She's my gran". I whispered. I didn't have anyone else. Yes I had Jake and all my friends here. Lana was here, Jake's family as well but technically the one constant was my gran.

"And she's going to be fine". He took my hand in his not letting it go until we reached the hospital. Parking the car I noticed my uncle Zac standing outside, he was on the phone.

"I feel like something is going on". He had barely said two words to me since they got here and that wasn't like him. It was like his mind was elsewhere, focused on something else.

"He wants Carter to move back home".

"Why?". I frowned. He had just came back into my life. I didn't want him to leave.

"Zac is a Beta, second in command". He undid his seat belt, I followed suit waiting for him to continue. "Which means Carter is a Beta also but I already have my Beta". I still wasn't catching on to what he meant.

"And he can't be that here?".

"Unfortunately not babe. It's a powerful position, Zac wants him to come home so he can take his place when he steps down, it's his birth right".

"What about Alanna, I thought he joined your pack?". I was so confused by how it all worked.

"If he decides to go home then Alanna would go with him". He shrugged. "It's a lot to give up". Placing his hand on my knee he squeezed before sighing.

"What?".

"I can't see Alanna leaving here".

"Wouldn't she have too?". I asked. "They're mates. I thought long distance doesn't work?".

"It's doesn't".

"Then why wouldn't she go with him?". Surely she wouldn't reject him? Could you even do that after you're mated?

"Let's not talk about it. Nothing has been decided yet and when it does I'm sure you'll be the first to know. Now let's go inside, your gran will really want to see you".

I didn't say anything else about it.

My uncle Zac was still on the phone when we reached the entrance. This time he gave me a nod of acknowledgment.

Jake's hand was resting against the lower of my back as we made our way inside to her room. Carter was stood outside his head buried in his phone. Probably texting with Alanna.

"She's been asking for you". He slipped his phone into his pocket. "You better get in there".

"Has the doctor been round to see her?". My aunt Claire was in with her just now.

"Not since this morning but she seems better".

"Good, that's good". As stupid as it may be I was afraid to go in.

"I'm going to head back and see Alanna but I'll drop by later".

"Okay I'll see you soon". As Carter left I stood in the same spot. I couldn't bring myself to go in and see her and I had no idea why.

"I'm sure you're gran would love to see you".My uncle Zac joined us but I didn't miss the look he shared with Jake. "Can I have a word?". He asked.

"Leah Wilson get in here right now".

"Go on babe I'll grab us some coffee". He kissed the top of my head as his hand slipped from my back. I wonder what they were going to talk about.

The door opened, my aunt Claire smiled at me. "Why you standing out there?". My gran asked as I entered her room. She no longer wore the oxygen mask but still had the drip in her arm.

"You scared me". I whispered taking the seat beside her bed. "Why didn't you tell me you weren't doing so good?".

"I'm sorry sweetheart". She took a hold of my hand. "I didn't mean to scare you. Where's that man of yours?". She always was good at changing the subject.

"He's talking with uncle Zac. When can we take you home?". I asked.

"Another few days yet honey. The antibiotics are working but they want to make sure they keep working. Aunt Claire is going to go to your school on Friday for me".

I didn't care about that, I didn't care about anything. I just wanted her to be okay. "I thought-... how did you end up like this if it was just your blood pressure?".

"I have a bad chest infection Leah but I don't want you to worry. I'll be home in no time".

How could she tell me not to worry?

"I don't want you staying here too long either. I'm sure there are things you need to be dealing with". She raised her eyebrow giving me a knowing look.

I wasn't sure if she was talking about the rogue wolfs. Not that I could be much use in the situation.

"Jake's handling it". I didn't know if I should bring up the Carter situation without speaking to him. For all I know he may want to go back home.

"Well maybe you need to start involving yourself more".

"Maybe you're right". Arguing with her wasn't an option right now.

"So who's this teacher I'll be seeing on Friday?". My aunt Claire asked. "Tell me what happened". I'm pretty sure she already knew what happened.

"She got expelled because she had an opinion and the teacher didn't like it. She'll be back at school in no time". My gran smiled at me just as the door to her room opened.

George....

"Want me to come back?". He asked.

"No my daughter and granddaughter are just leaving"...

"What, no we're not". I argued looking at my aunt Claire. I had just got here and now she wanted me to leave.

"You're not wasting your time sitting with me all day. George is here, now go and get some rest. I already know you stayed here last night".

"But I-...".

"I'm fine, the antibiotics are working. Now go home". Now I know where I got my stubbornness from.

"Fine but I'll be back later".

.....

I was stood outside the hospital with my own coffee. Jake hadn't come back yet. Him and my uncle Zac were nowhere to be seen.

She laughed shaking her head. "A bond is being made. You are giving yourself to Jake, once you mate and he marks you, you'll understand better".

Great another thing for me to worry about.

"It's magical". She smiled.

After placing our food order I couldn't help but think about what she said. I was beginning to understand everything better but some things still blew my mind. Although I was taking the whole falling pregnant pretty well.

"Are you okay?".

"Just thinking". I smiled.

"Is there anything you want to ask me, anything you want to know?".

"We can't mate until the full moon rises because Jake is an Alpha so I'm guessing an Alpha's mate is the only one that can get pregnant at that time?".

"That's right". She smiled.

"Please don't tell me I could get pregnant every time we have sex?".

She laughed placing her hand on top of mine. "The first time is special, the Alpha is marking his mate, Jake is officially making you his. You won't get pregnant every time you have sex just be careful around the full moon". She winked.

"So I just-...Wait". The penny dropped. "He needs a heir, he needs to keep the bloodline going. That's why it only applies to Alpha's doesn't it?". I couldn't believe I hadn't figured it out sooner. "To reproduce, the Alpha's first child takes the thrown. They will become Alpha when they are of age or when Jake steps down". How could I have been so dumb not to realise that.

"It's starting to make sense isn't it". The waitress placed our breakfast on the table along with two large coffees.

"Just give me a shout if you need anything else". Wait I knew that voice. It wasn't until she walked away I realised who it was.

Rocco's sister.

"So why can't we just skip the full moon and mate the day after?". I asked.

"Because the bond won't work. It has to be done when the moon rises".

"That's sneaky if you ask me". It was like the moon goddess had set me up to bare a child.

"It's a part of this lifestyle honey. When an Alpha's child is born a massive celebration happens. Packs from all over visit".

"A bit like the mating ceremony then?". Taking a sip of my coffee I couldn't help but look for Rocco's sister. She had found a job fast.

"You know that girl?". She asked.

"No". I shook my head.

"Shouldn't you know her considering she's a wolf?".

How did she know?

"A trait you will pick up once you mate". She smirked. "Who is she?".

"One of the rogue wolfs". I whispered.

"I thought she smelled different". As she sipped her coffee I frowned. Why wasn't she worried? My phone started to vibrate on the table, Jake's name flashing on the screen.

I was wondering how long it would take before he called.