The Alphas Second Choice

Chapter Seveneteen: Worried

Blake:

I'm sitting in our formal living room biting my nails while pretending to read my book. The rain pours down blocking any sunlight, it's so gloomy out today.
Christian left before I woke this morning , I shiver at the coldness that settled in once he left.

I glance down at my book it's still on page one, I slam it shut throwing it on the coffee table.
"Not an interesting book?" Jackson jokes from the doorway , his face has bruises and his left arm is in a cast. I shrug looking out the window again "Just leave me." I whisper, I want to sulk alone.
Jackson sighs "Look Christian just wants me make sure you're safe." I scoff "I'm safe!" Jackson steps back slightly "I'll be upstairs if you need me." I nod.

I make myself a cup of coffee, the coffee brews as I stare into space. Is he okay? Have they attacked? I hope he's alive and coming back to me.

Christians mom appears "Sweetie are you alright?" I jump slightly "Yeah just distracted ." She smiles at me softly "Christian is a strong young man, he will make it out alive." I sigh "I hope so." My voice cracks , I sniffle pouring myself a cup. Christians mom is quiet for a few minutes "I was informed wedding planning was going to be taken place!" I can't help but laugh at her excitement "Yeah it was, I don't even know where to begin." She smiles taking a sit at the bar "Well let's start on the date." "When Christian is back." She nods "Okay so the 23rd probably , that's Saturday." I shrug taking a drink from my coffee "That sounds good." 

Christians mom starts writing all the info down , the theme , the colors , wedding cake design and the wedding dress is last. We decide to go look for them tomorrow.

I head back to me and Christians room laying on his side of the bed, his pillow smells of him. I'm excited about marrying him but sad because my dad won't be walking me down the aisle. I sigh rubbing my eyes , Christian being gone is not okay. I'm beyond worried.

I must have dozed off because Jackson shakes me awake , I moan "What?" He hands me his cell phone "It's Christian." I sit up immediately grabbing the phone "Hello?" "It's so good to hear your voice." Christians voice automatically soothes me "I know." "How are you." I shrug even though he can't see me "Im okay, just miss you." I can tell he's grinning "Mm soon enough I'll be back and we'll be married." I smile "I can't wait." He sighs "Okay baby I have to go." My heart sinks again, "Okay, I love you Christian." I swallow thickly holding back my tears "I love you more , sleep tight."

The phone goes dead, I hand the cell phone back to Jackson. "Thank you." He nods awkwardly clearing his throat "What do you want for dinner?" Jackson questions, I shrug "Pizza?" He gives me a small smile before nodding "I'll order it now."
I climb out of bed when Jackson leaves the room, I brush my hair then put it in a messy bun.

Jackson is sitting on the couch with a beer in hand, voices from the tv echo throughout the room. I sit across from him, I curl my legs up "The pizza will be here in twenty." Jackson chugs the rest of his beer then opens another one "How many beers is that?" I question "My third , is that a problem?" He snaps, I scoff rolling my eyes "Whatever." Jackson chuckles shaking his head "Christian said you were a handful." I scowl "How long will he be gone?" No long I hope.

Jackson shrugs sitting back against the couch "Depends, the rogues are powerful. Just hope Christian is stronger." His words make me sick.

The pizza arrives but I can't even think of eating. My stomach turns and I have this overwhelming since of dread. Something isn't right with Christian. I just know it. My wolf agrees , she's been restless ever since he called earlier.

"What number did christian call from?" I wonder has Jackson wolfs down his fourth slice of pizza, "A blocked one why?" I swallow thickly "I wanted to call him." He shrugs "I'm sure he'll call again." I my eyes drift to the tv , step brothers plays on the screen. "I'm nervous." He looks at me with sympathy "Don't worry Blake, Christian can kick ass." "How do you know?" I wonder , I turn my head towards him "Back when I attacked your pack, Christian almost killed me. But my beta saved me." I can't help my small smile that comes to my face. Christian is going to be okay , I hope.

I decide on a hot bath before bed, the water is warm and smells of lavender with mint. I wash my hair with Christians shampoo, the pine scent makes me think of him.
I close my eyes briefly before there is a knock on the door "Blake?" It's Christians mom Judy peaks her head in. I cover my chest with the bubbles "Yes?" She walks in covering her eyes , I laugh "Just wanted to make sure everything was alright." "I'm okay thank you." Judy smiles behind her hands "Can I look?" I laugh "Yeah I'm covered by bubbles." Judy removes her hands , she has a look of happiness on her face "I was thinking after wedding dress shopping, we might get lunch?" I nod "That sounds great!" I smile at her , Judy breathes a sigh of relief "I'm so excited , I can't wait for grand children!" I blush , "I'm glad you are excited." She grins "I'll let you finish bathing, see you in the morning!" "Have a good night Judy." "You as well Blake." She leaves me.

After I bathe, I dress in Christians shirt then crawl into the bed. I sigh sadly , I can't fall asleep.

I miss Christian and I'm beyond worried.

Jackson shakes me awake he's panicked "Blake!" He yells , I gasp sitting up "What?" He shakes his head "The rogues are here, they set Christian up!" Everything stops around me, oh no. Before I can speak the alarms go off.

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