Chapter 319

That's all that mattered.

I wanted to ask why she was here, but I didn't want to come across as being rude.

"Mom". Carter sighed.

"Sorry, sorry". She finally put herphone away and joined us at the table. Was it fair to say she looked stressed? The black bags under her eyes, her hair greasy.

"I came to see you because I havesomething to ask".

Something to ask me?

"Okay". I frowned.

"I already know what your answerwill be, but I have to ask. I want you tocome back and live with us. The thought of you being out here with no family doesn't sit well with me".

Yeah, because I could just pack my bags and up and leave. I'm quite sure Jake would love that. She did know that I'm mated and settled and finally happy right?

I glanced at Carter, he gave me an eye roll and a small smile. So, he did know why she was coming here he just didn't want to tell me.

I wasn't quite sure on what to say. Her question was unexpected and never once in the years that I didn't see Carter did she reach out. So why now?

"Will you at least think about it?". Sheasked.

"No". I made a face."Leah I-…".

"I have everything I need right here". Ispoke. "I'm happy and as for family I do have family I have Jake". She was being nice, but I couldn't help but feel a little bit annoyed.

Did she not think I was happy?

"I meant no harm with my question. Iknow it hasn't been easy with your gran leaving and your dad coming back into your life. I wanted to let you know I was here, we're here for you".

How did she know about my dad?

"Thanks, but I'm fine".

She didn't stay long after that. She finished her tea and made an excuse to go back to Carters. Now that we were alone,I had a few bones to pick with him. Had he been going back andtelling them what was going on with me?

Not that I cared much because my life was pretty boring.

"I can't stop her worrying about you".He spoke."And I told her not to ask that question".

"Yeah, because that worked". I rolledmy eyes."Is she okay?".

"You noticed as well. She's stressedbecause she's scared,I'll change my mind about going home".

"And have you?".

He shook his head."I have to do this whether I want to or not. It's the right thing to do".

"And Alanna?". I chewed the inside ofmy cheek."I told her I'm leaving Monday. If she'swith me then great but if she's not, then there's not much I can do about it".

"But she's your mate".

"Yeah, but this isn't our packanymore. The choice is hers I'm not going to force her to come with me".

This was going to end in disaster I could see it now.