The Alpha Chose Me novel Chapter 88

He was leaning against my car when I left for school. I could tell he had been out running, no shirt only a pair of shorts and sneakers.

"Don't you ever get a cold?". I asked as I approached him. I was cold just looking at him and it was still drizzling with rain.

"Another perk". He grinned.

"You sneak out on me this morning?".

"I didn't sneak out I went home for a shower and breakfast before a run".

"Do you always run without a shirt on?". I unlocked my car putting my bag on the back seat.

"Not always". He smirked when he caught me staring. I couldn't help it. His chest was so defined and chiselled. Rock hard abs, the outline of his V.

Jake Taylor was nice to look at.

"I have to get to school". I averted my gaze already feeling the heat on my cheeks.

"Can I see you tonight?". He asked.

Since when did he ever ask?

"Yeah".

"Will you come to my house. We could chill and watch a movie?".

"Only if you feed me". I grinned. This wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be. My head wasn't filled with constant doubt. He was trying and I appreciated the effort.

"Deal". He winked. "Can I message you throughout the day?".

Wow! This was new, I wasn't used to him asking instead of just doing.

"Sure but-...". He was on me before I could finish my sentence. His grip tight around my waist, my breath caught in my throat. "I-...I"...

"I'm trying so fucking hard to be nice and gentle but-..". He buried his head in my neck inhaling deeply.

This was the Jake I was used to. I wasn't mad because I liked the thrill, the excitement of how rough he could be. The dominance and power that radiated from him turned me on.

"You smell so fucking good". His grip tightened.

"I have to-...".

"The full moon is approaching babe". He latched onto my neck, the sharpness of his teeth scraping against my skin.

My eyes closed every thought in my head gone. I couldn't focus on anything but what his mouth was doing.

"You're going to hurt baby, the burning, the ache you'll feel-...". His tongue lapped at my skin, the ache in the pit of my stomach arising.

We shouldn't be doing this, he knew it as well as I. This was dangerous especially with how close we were to mating.

"J-Jake I-...I need to-...stop". I placed my hand on his chest my eyes opening. My mind becoming clear, my body slowing calming down. Our eyes locked, my cheeks scarlet.

"I want you so fucking bad". He brushed his nose against mine.

"You know we can't". I whispered.

I couldn't believe I was the one stopping it. I was usually begging him to touch me. But we were outside in the rain, anyone could walk by and see.

"I have to go".

"I'm taking you to dinner tonight". He pulled back, I instantly missed his warmth, the closeness of his body against mine.

"Not that fancy place again". I made a face causing him to laugh.

"Dirty fries and a burger". He rolled his eyes.

"You know me so well". I grinned. "But right now I have to go or I'll be super late".

"Be ready for 8".

"Okay".

.......

I made it to school just as the bell went. Rushing up the stairs and throughout the hallways I reached my locker to grab my books.

Students were still walking around so I knew that bell was only the first warning. I had chemistry first, I was excited to catch up with Ryan.

Closing my locker and zipping my bag I cursed when the second bell went. Dammit. Chemistry was on the other side of the building.

Rushing about like an idiot I turned the corner bumping into a hard chest and falling flat on my ass, the books I was carrying flying up in the air.

I didn't need this right now. I couldn't be any later than I was.

"Just the person I wanted to see". The stern voice reached my ears. Of course I would bump into him when I was running late.

He stood arms crossed while I picked myself and my books off the floor. Asshole!

"My classroom, now Miss Wilson".

"I have class sir". I frowned.

"I'll write you a late slip".

Whatever! Following behind him I was racking my brain trying to come up with a good enough excuse for not turning up yesterday.

I couldn't exactly tell him I was the mate of an Alpha werewolf and we were having a rough time. He would have me took away in a straight jacket and locked up.

As he closed the door I stood awkwardly in front of his desk. I really didn't want to miss any chemistry. I couldn't afford to. Not when finals were soon and that's the class I needed to pass.

"Care to explain why you didn't turn up yesterday?". He took a seat behind his desk giving me the death stare.

"I wasn't feeling great sir". That's the excuse I was going with and he did see me yesterday so maybe he would fall for it.

"I see and did you get your guardian to phone the school and explain?". He asked.

I was eighteen. I had my gran but I was my own guardian. I was legal. "I didn't". This wasn't going great.

"That's the policy Miss Wilson. You can't just go awol and then expect there not to be consequences".

"I'm fully aware and it won't happen again".

"You don't have long left at this school Leah. Try and not fuck the last few weeks up okay".

"What?". Did he just swear?

"Get your head down and work your ass off for the last few weeks. You don't realise how fucking smart you are. Your last assignment was spectacular, I would love to know how your mind works".

Okay so this had suddenly changed and not in a bad way.

"I sent your paper to Yale".

"You what?".

"I got an email about your application from my contact. He couldn't stop raving about it so I sent him your paper. They want to offer you a place".

Holy fucking god was he being serious?

"You failed to mention that you applied by the way".

"It was a spur of the moment kind of thing and I wasn't sure if I was too late, obviously I wasn't". I couldn't believe this. I got accepted into Yale.

"Oh no your application was too late but they want you. They think you'll be a great asset to them".

"They do?". I whispered.

"Shut the fuck up you didn't?". He grinned.

"Mr Smith". Mr Robinson yelled. "Out of my class now".

Shit!

"But I-...".

"Now Mr Smith and take your bag with you".

Mr Robinson wasn't playing around today. I wonder what was wrong with him today. He always seemed so chilled.

"Come find me at lunch shorty". He packed away his things before leaving the class.

...

The morning dragged, I had no one in my classes to talk to but it wasn't necessarily a bad thing because I got my head down and got on with it.

I had lunch now and then a free period. Double English last and then detention. Yale was still fresh in my mind. I still couldn't believe I got accepted. My stomach was in knots, this was a massive opportunity and I couldn't take it.

Packing away my books I made my way to the cafeteria. I spotted Ryan as I joined the queue, he was sat with some of his football friends.

I wasn't sure why Alanna wasn't here and Lacey I hadn't seen in weeks. Something was off but it was none of my business. I would find out when she was ready to tell me.

Reaching the front of the queue I smiled at the lunch lady. "Fries and salad please". Picking up some chips and water I added them to my tray. “Thank you”. Making my way to where Ryan was sitting he bounced to his feet taking my tray from me.

“There she is, the Yale snob”. He grinned. “That’s right my girl got into Yale”. He placed my tray on the table before slipping his arm around my shoulder.

A laugh fell from my lips until I realised how loud he was being. Jake wasn’t aware of this and this school was full of his pack including Jessica who was staring right at me.

She wouldn’t tell him would she?

“A Yale snob?”. Rocco snorted. “Well done though”.

“Damn right a Yale snog”. Ryan laughed.

“Okay, okay”. I sighed taking a seat. “Can you maybe not announce it to the whole school. I did tell you not to tell anyone”. My eyes locked with Jessica’s, she smirked at me.

Of course she was going to tell him.

“I got excited for you. Sorry shorty”. He took his seat turning his attention to Rocco’s sister.

This was going to be so bad especially if he hears it from someone else.

“Let me guess he doesn’t know?”. Rocco asked.

“No he doesn’t but he will now”. I sighed looking back over at Jessica. Great she has her phone out. “I wish people would just mind their own business”.

“Don’t worry about her”. She said. “People like that don’t get far in this world. She’s just jealous”.

“Yeah well she’s been on my case since I got here. Always trying to get one up on me”. Pushing my plate to the side I opened up my chips.

“Talk to him I’m sure he’ll understand”.

“He won’t, he doesn’t even know I applied. It was a spur of the moment type thing. I did it when we weren’t talking and I was dead set on going. Didn’t think I’d ever get in”. Huffing I groaned when my phone started to vibrate.

“Better late than never”. Rocco smirked.

“Yeah thanks for that”. Getting to my feet I walked away from the table for some privacy.

“Hey”. I answered.

“Outside now”.

The line went dead.