My Hot Alpha

"That you did". She grinned.

"I think my gran moved us here for that reason. I think she knew I was Jake's mate or at least she had an idea". I was always suspicious as to why we just up and left so quickly. I mean who pulls their granddaughter out of school with only 6 months left? "Maybe". She shrugged. "But aren't you glad you moved and met me?". Her grin was contagious. Alanna had been cocky, straight up, no bullshit from the first day we met. That's what I loved about her. "Obviously". I winked.

"You are happy here aren't you?".

"I'm happy. This is where I'm supposed to be".

As we were driving home I received a message from Lana asking if she could see me before I left. Truth was I didn't want to. I didn't want to leave here angry or upset. Whatever she wanted to say could wait until I was back. I was putting myself first for a change.

"She told me she didn't mean what she said".

"Do you believe her?".

"It's not that I don't believe her it's just". I paused.

"Why she said it in the first place?".

"Exactly".

"Talk to her when you're back and see where you're at".

"She asked to see me before I leave".

She pulled into the driveway, parking behind Jake's truck.

"Is that a good idea?". She asked.

"I don't want to".

"Then don't".

"But she's my best friend, my ride or die. I'm not ready for our friendship to be over".

"Look". She sighed. "Friends fight but if your friendship is worth it then it'll all work out. Take my advice and leave it until you're back".

Heading into the house I went straight to our room. I wasn't going to meet Lana but I would send her a message. Truth was I didn't want to leave here angry or upset. I think it was best we had a few days apart. Taking out my phone I opened up our message thread.

'I hope you're doing okay. I can't meet you, leaving soon and still have to pack. We'll talk tomorrow?'

Sending the message I put my phone down and got on with packing.

..

Jake found me on our bed stuffing my face with a bag of hot cheetos.

"Have you packed?".

I grinned. "Got distracted but yes".

A chuckle fell from his lips. "You good?".

"I'm okay". I placed the chips on our nightstand.

"I heard about Lana". He sat on the end of the bed.

"Yeah".

"You guys okay?".

"We will be". I smiled. "What time are we leaving?". I didn't want to talk about Lana and I anymore.

"Whenever you're ready".

"I'm ready". I pushed myself off the bed. "I'm ready now". I wanted to get out of this town and forget about my life for a day or two. "My moms downstairs".

"So not whenever I'm ready then?". I grinned.

"You know we were never getting to leave without seeing her right?".

"I know". This was a big thing. For me, for Jake and yes even for his mom. I bet she thought she'd never see this day coming.

"I'm going to grab a few things and then I'll come rescue you". He placed a kiss on my forehead.

"You said we, we were never getting to leave without seeing her. Not just me".

He smirked. "You know my mom loves you more than me". A kiss on my lips this time. "I'll be down soon".

My legs felt like jelly. I was feeling nervous. Walking through the living room and into the kitchen I froze. All three stood smiling at me. Charlotte, Alanna and Rylee.

"Hi". My mouth suddenly felt dry.

"Hey sweetheart, you doing okay?". Charlotte asked.

"You looked terrified". Rylee chuckled.

"She isn't, right Leah?". Alanna frowned.

I nodded.

What in the world was going on?

"My mom has something for you". Alanna grinned.

I walked further into the kitchen. A little blue box was sat on the table.

"It's a small gift, a welcome to the family. I always look after my own Leah and you are now one of us. I take care of what is mine. I will never take the place of your mom or your gran but please know I will always be here for you sweetheart". Don't cry, don't cry.

I chewed the inside of my cheek as I took the box from her.

"We all have one". Alanna pulled the necklace out from under her t-shirt.

"Really Alanna". Rylee rolled her eyes.

I smiled as I took the lid off the box. It was a silver necklace with my initial on it.

"It has a diamond in it". Alanna winked. "A real one".

I burst out crying.