My Hot Alpha

Plans changed and I was okay with that. My dad was now going to patrol with Jake to see how he runs things and how it works. I was currently on the couch in my pjs eating pizza and watching criminal minds. I wasn't expecting company so when there was a knock on the door, I was a little sceptical. It had just past 10 and Jake and my dad had not long left. "Bear you home?".

Carter?

I went to open the door a little surprised that he was here at this time. Letting him past I closed the door behind him and followed him into the living room.

"Is everything okay?". I asked sitting back down on the couch.

He took a slice of pizza and followed suit. "Jake patrolling?".

I nodded. "He took my dad with him".

"Ah, what's it like having him here?".

I shrugged. "Weird but kind of nice at the same time. But I can't help but think something is going to happen".

"How come?". He frowned.

"Because when has anything good ever happened to me recently? I've been hit with the shit stick so many times I've lost count".

A laugh fell from his lips. "It hasn't been the best but look at things now. Life is good right?".

I nodded.

"You and Jake are good right?".

"Better than ever".

"Then stop thinking shit that hasn't even happened. Enjoy the good in your life and roll with it".

I rolled my eyes before smiling at him. "He wants me to visit so I can meet my other side of the family".

"Is that what you want?".

"Yeah, I think so I mean I think I have to in a way. I never in my life thought this would ever happen so for me to now have my dad here and for us to finally have a start at a relationship it's bittersweet". "It's nice to see your happy bear". He grinned. "And it's been a while since I saw your smile".

"I smile". I frowned.

"Yeah, but really smile. It suits you".

I rolled my eyes. "How come you're here this late?". I asked.

"Just wanted to see you and ask how you're feeling about tomorrow?".noveldrama

Ah, dinner with gran.

"Is your mom here?". I asked.

He nodded.

"Is she trying to get you to go back home?".

"She'll always try and get me to go back home but she knows it's not for me anymore. I tried it and it didn't work. I couldn't keep Alanna there when she wasn't comfortable".

"I get that". I nodded. "Is that why Uncle Zacs not here with her?".

"He's too busy with pack stuff". He shrugged. "We're okay though we're in a good place now they know I'm exactly where I need to be".

"And you want to be here?".

"Rank has never been a problem for me. My parents wanted me to go home and claim my beta title, but it just isn't for me. I'll always be a beta because it's in my blood, but I have no issues following orders". "So, it doesn't bother you that it's not your title in this pack?".

He shook his head. "This pack is different. The way it's run, Jake, everything. I'm settled here and Alanna wants to be here".

"You're not just saying all of this because Alanna wants to be here, are you?". I would hate for him to be sacrificing it all. Betas are strong wolves, second in command to their Alphas. I would hate for him to be giving it all up if he didn't want to. "Nah". He frowned. "And even if it was because of that I would do it without a doubt. Alanna is my mate I would never have her live somewhere she isn't comfortable. She didn't feel welcome and if I'm being honest, she wasn't made to feel welcome either".

"Sounds awful". I frowned. "But I'm glad you're back. How are you feeling about dinner tomorrow?".

He shrugged. "I don't think I'll be the topic of choice, and I think I'm only invited because she wants us all there together".

I rolled my eyes. "This would have been so different if she had gone about it another way. She shouldn't have handled it the way she did. She up and left and now I feel she's trying to come back into my life".

"Maybe she has her reasons for acting the way she did and if she does want to come back into your life is that a bad thing?". He asked.