The Alpha Chose Me (Leah and Jake) novel Chapter 100

I was hot, sweating actually. Peeling my eyes open I jumped when I realised I was no longer in my bedroom. His grip around my waist tightened as he pulled me closer.

"Go back to sleep princess it's late".

It was?

The last thing I remember was the talk with my gran and then being in my room. How did I end up at Jake's and in his bed?

"What happened?". I whispered.

"Nothing happened baby. You fell asleep so I brought you to mine".

"You carried me?". How did I not wake up? Or at least feel him move me?

"I did". He lifted his head from the pillow and even though it was dark I could see the hint of his smirk.

"What time is it?". I asked.

"Almost 1".

I had been sleeping for hours.

He lay his head back down and slipped his arm over and around my waist. "Go back to sleep. I'll wake you for school in the morning".

So I did. My full body relaxed against him as I drifted back to sleep.

...

He wasn't beside me when I woke up. His side of the bed already cold. Glancing at the clock on his bedside table a sigh fell from my lips. 4am was staring back at me.

Why wasn't he in bed?

Pushing the covers off I glanced at what I was wearing. One of his T-shirts. A light blush made it's way across my cheeks.

He had stripped me?

Getting out of bed I opened his door stopping at the top of the stairs when I heard the hushed voices.

"She here?".

Carter?

"Of course she's here". Jake said.

"Calm down Jake he was only asking". Alanna was here to?

"My gran wants to move out as soon as she can".

My eyebrows furrowed. Why was he talking about gran? Something wasn't adding up. What were they hiding from me?

"I'm well aware of Ellen's motives but she's wrong. Leah isn't ready". Jake wasn't angry but he did seem a little stressed.

I wasn't ready for what?

Moving forward slightly I grit my teeth when the floorboards creaked.

Shit.

"Go home and not one word about this". He ordered.

I quickly made my way back to his bedroom, got back in the bed and shut my eyes.

......

When I woke up again he was wrapped around me like a vine. Catching sight of the time I pushed on his arm causing a groan to fall from his lips.

"5 more minutes babe". His grip around my waist tightened.

"I have to get ready for school". I whispered. It had just turned half 7 but I liked to be prepared and I wanted Starbucks before I got there.

His grip loosened as he rolled over onto his side. "I'll take you to school and pick you back up".

"I can drive". I frowned.

"Not today princess".

I wasn't going to argue. I wasn't that bothered about him dropping me off. What I wanted to know was what they were talking about this morning.

"Okay". I pushed the covers off and got out of bed. "I'm going for a shower. Did you happen to pack me clean clothes?".

"In the bag by the door".

..

I didn't stay in the shower for long. I didn't wash my hair either knowing he wouldn't have a hair dryer. The knock on the door caused me to jump and grip my towel.

"Yeah?". I answered.

"Coffee babe".

I opened the door and smiled at him. "Thank you". I took the cup from him and held it to my nose. "I won't be long".

"You want breakfast?".

I didn't do breakfast. Couldn't really eat in the morning, especially not this early. "I'm good with just coffee".

"Okay babe".

I closed the door placing my coffee down. It didn't take me long to get ready. Pulling my hair into a messy bun I checked my bag for my glasses.

He packed them also.

Putting them on I lifted my bag and my coffee and headed downstairs. He was sat at the kitchen island cup in hand staring out the back windows.

I still couldn't get over how beautiful his home was. I placed my coffee down and pulled out the seat across from him.

"Your exams start today?". He asked.

"Maths is my first one". I took a sip of my coffee. I wasn't sure how I was going to approach what I heard last night.

"How do you feel about them?".

"Maths isn't an issue". I smiled. "It's chemistry that's terrifying me".

"I'm sure you'll smash it babe. Did you have a good sleep?".

"Slept like a baby". I grinned. It was the best I had slept in a long time.

"So you wouldn't be against it happening a few times a week?". He asked.

"What happening?". I frowned.

"Staying over".

Oh!

And of course he knew about the conversation between me and my gran. Jake Taylor seemed to know everything.

"I wouldn't be against it". I smiled.

Me moving in with him was going to happen sooner or later. At least he was trying to ease me into it and not forcing me to move in immediately.

"Yeah?". He grinned.

"Yes". I laughed.

"Good babe that's good".

"Can I ask you something?". I looked at him over the top of my mug.

He nodded.