My Hot Alpha novel Chapter 283

Turns out the guys weren’t doing much.

Jake had lit the fire pit out back and they were all sat round the decking drinking beer and talking. I grabbed a slice of pizza before sitting down beside him. He wrapped his arm around my waist before kissing the side of my head.

“You okay baby?”.

“Yeah”. I smiled. “Are you?”.

“What do you want for graduation?”. He asked.

I took a bite of my pizza. I didn’t want anything. I didn’t need anything, and he certainly didn’t need to buy me a gift. Although I wouldn’t mind a weekend at the cabin.

“You don’t need to buy me anything”. I frowned.

“I don’t have to, but I want to”.

I shrugged. “Surprise me but nothing-…”.

“Oh my god”. Alanna jumped to her feet.

I jumped my hand gripping his leg.

“You’re wearing a ring”. She grinned.

Really?

The chatter dimmed everyone turning their attention to me or my hand I should say. “Yeah, on my right hand”. I held it up. “So, whatever you’re thinking stop”.

She smirked. “Is it so bad I want you as my sister already”. She took my hand in hers so she could take a closer look. “How did I not notice this before. Does mom know?”.

It was a promise ring. I’m sure his mom didn’t need to know about it.

“Alanna”. Jake sighed.

“Can I ask you something?”.

I nodded.

“Did you let your wolf take over because you were scared?”.

I was terrified. Regardless of how strong I was physically Tommy knew how to get under my skin. He knew the right things to say to make me feel small and insecure.

I nodded.

“I’m so sorry Leah. I should never have left you alone”. He let go of my hand and sat on the edge of the bed.

“This is our home Jake”. I sat beside him. “If I’m not safe here then I’m not safe anywhere”.

“But you weren’t safe”. He shot to his feet. “That fucker got in and he hurt you”.