“I just wanted to let you know that the pack lodge is open and I’ve sent you directions on how to get there.”
“Thank you,” Tavish said.
“My pleasure.Enjoy your stay.”
Ledger disconnected the call, and he moved to the counter and sat.The luna walked over.
“Hungry?”
He was, although his stomach was in knots.Everything was twisted up inside his head, and all he wanted to do was find Mairi Monroy, but his stomach rumbled.
“Whatever your special is, thank you.”
“Good choice,” she said.“Coming right up.”
True to her word, a few minutes later his dinner was served, and the food was, surprisingly, very good.Once he was done, he paid his bill and walked back to his rental car.Lost in thought, he accidently bumped into someone and his hands came up automatically to steady the smaller form in front of him.It was the mystery woman from the diner.Once again, his wolf surged forward and the wordmateroared through his head.
“Excuse me, lass,” he murmured, stepping back.“I saw you in the diner.”
“So, you did.”
Twilight had started to fall, and in the muted light he searched her features for any sign that she felt the same.He had never believed in the romantic stories of finding a mate.That you could find the love of your life simply from a scent.Yet, here she was, smelling like warm cinnamon rolls with vanilla icing melting on top.For the first time since his initial transition, his wolf no longer felt disconnected from his sense of self.The beast no longer an unwanted entity residing within.With one inhaled fragrance from his mate, everything changed.It was different.He was different.He might not be a free man yet, but it was extremely hard to ignore the calling in his soul.
“What’s your name?”
She tilted her head as she stared at him, curiosity resting in her scowl.He reached up and smoothed out the frown line between her eyes.She flinched and jerked back, and he held up his hands.
“I won’t hurt you.”
“I didn’t give you permission to touch me.”
“You’re absolutely right,” he said solemnly.“I apologize for overreaching.”
He expected her to back away, but instead, she tilted her head to study him.It gave him hope that she felt the same pull he did.
“Do you have business with Alpha Jericho?”
“Nae,” he replied.“I’m here for personal reasons.”
“You’ll be gone soon?”
“Tomorrow.”
She searched his eyes as if looking for something, and looked disappointed when she didn’t find it.A moment of silence stretched between them before he cleared his throat.
“I, ah, didn’t believe in scent-matched mates,” he confessed.
“I did,” she said softly.
“I’m sorry it took me so long to get here.”
She gave a ghost of a smile, but it only emphasized the sadness in her eyes.He wanted to ask what was the matter, and wipe away the furrow between her eyes.
“Do you want a scent-matched mate?”she asked.
“I...”His words faltered, wondering how he could explain his predicament.“I can’t.”
“Can’t?Or don’t?”
