#Chapter 18 The Pickup

~Grace~ Hurriedly, I pushed through the front doors, my arms loaded with luggage. Behind me, Enzo and Samuel both struggled with my heavier suitcases. Alex waited with folded arms by his luxury car, the trunk open. He stared at me, eyes wide in disbelief. “Why are you bringing so much stuff?” He asked, clearly bewildered. “I want to be well-prepared,” I huffed at him through heavy breaths. I carefully set my things down next to the car. “It’s my first time leaving the pack, after all.” Alex let out a deep, resonating laugh, and I stopped in my tracks. What was so funny? Instantly, Alex waved his hand dismissively toward the Betas, an amused smile on his face. “Leave the bags.” “What?” I cried. “But that’s all my stuff! I-I need my clothes, and makeup, and-and what about my toothbrush and toothpaste and lotion and-” Alex placed a finger to my lips, silencing me. I was too surprised by his sudden action to be upset, yet. “I already have everything prepared for you