“Wow.” Delilah laughs bitterly. “Of course, you haven’t told your packmate about me. Why would you? I’m just some stupid girl you screwed over one weekend.”
I want to beg, but her expression tells me that she won’t listen even if I do. But I can’t give up. Not after seeing her again. Not now that I’ve got confirmation that I didn’t imagine my feelings. She’s my mate.
“Let me explain?—”
“I’m leaving.” She turns her back on me, facing Tae. “Thank you for the nice date, but if you’re part ofhispack…” She chuffs. “I think it’s best if we don’t see each other anymore.”
“Delilah, wait!” Hearing Tae’s anguished tone makes me feel like an even bigger asshole. As if it’s not bad enough that I’ve broken my own heart, I’m also fucking up Tae’s chances with the most perfect omega in existence. “There must be some kind of misunderstanding.”
“He may have you fooled,” Delilah tells him, “but he won’t be fooling me again.”
Tae’s face crumples in disappointment. “At least let me walk you home?”
“Goodnight, Tae,” she replies, looking right through me as she passes.
The anger I could deal with, but this? The complete nothingness? It feels like she’s wrenched my heart right out of my chest, and my damn palm is still tingling from touching her.
“Del…”
She doesn’t even look back.
When the door closes behind her, I crumple to my knees, wondering how the hell I’m ever going to make this right.
TEN
Delilah
ONE YEAR EARLIER
I smile as a glimpse of sunlight shines through a gap in the wispy curtains. My heat is finally over. Along with the dull, satisfying ache between my legs, I’m left with the feeling of utter completeness.
I quickly check my cell phone on the bedside table, realizing that aside from sending a few cryptic messages, I haven’t been in touch with my friends for a few days. With the mountains as a backdrop, I send proof of life via a selfie of me lying in bed with a croissant and a goofy smile.
My daily horoscope alert pops onto the screen:“Be careful, danger lies ahead.”
I roll my eyes. The only danger I’m at risk of right now is collapsing from multiple orgasms, and that’s a risk I’m willing to take.
Jagger’s scent still lingers in the air, coating all the blankets and sheets. If I could bottle it up and wear it, I would. It doesn’t matter that he’s a rockstar. I pop the last bite of pastry into my mouth, knowing we’ll make it work. That’s just what you do when you’re scent matches.
My parents are scent matches. From being around them, I’ve seen what true happiness looks like, the total acceptance thatcomes with finding “your” people. Mom has always taught me that true love can conquer anything, so whatever we’ve got to face, I know Jagger and I will do it together.
I sigh happily, collapsing back onto the cushions. This weekend has been a total dream, from being whisked away by a hot knight in shining armor to the breathtaking location. Not to mention the mind blowing sex. And this is just the start of our fairy tale.
The adjoining bathroom door opens, and Jagger steps out, wearing an oversized tee and pants.
“Clothes?” I pout. “You look better with them off.” My eyes stray to his ear. “Nice earring.”
He smiles at me, tugging on his earlobe. “I love it.”
He’s wearing one of my smiley-face studs. He commented on how much he loved them, despite them being a little nerdy, so I gave him one. Now we’re both matching. It’s only a small, silly token, but the way he smiled when I gave it to him made my heart soar.
“I just need to make a few work calls.” Nibbling on his lip sheepishly, he holds up his cell phone. “I’ll be right back.”
I slide one leg out of the covers, tantalizingly exposing my thigh while rubbing it over the blanket. He swallows hard, his Adam’s apple bobbing in longing, like he’s fighting the desire to return to bed.
The way he looks at me is all I’ve ever wanted, like I’m his everything. Our connection is more than just a primal attraction; our scents drew us together, our hearts, minds, and bodies instantly intermixing to prove that we are simply perfect for each other…Destined.
“Are you sure I can’t tempt you back into bed?”
