E

seen a ghost or something. How was this possible?

yes. I noticed he had a striking resemblance with

" I asked, my v

t caused me to feel some type of way

n and the alcohol was just getting to me. I didn't know what

ear piece attached to his right ear. I was guessing he was a security. And for thi

e is here and we've gotten a clue of his where ab

, I could tell that he was very disappoint

. But duty calls." He caressed my cheek

ft without any other information. How can he be my mate though? Chas

'm goin

?" Oakley's voice snappe

at her, trying to create a neutral expression on my face. T

couldn't find my way

You can't scare me like that anymore. I panicked a

ized. "Can we go home? I'm kind of h

"Let's go. I'd call a cab, you wait outsi

ling softly at

at handsome stranger. How can I get to know more about h

and I wasn't sure how to find him. Sho

ve a shit about me anyways and probably would be relieved I have a m

**

lways did-grabbed a coffee for myself, and one for Chase, black with two sugars. I balanced both cups

epping inside. Chase did

ment, hoping maybe today would be different. Maybe he'd l

typing, his eyes glued to th

even though I already knew

Not eve

ore finally turning to leave. I almost laughed at

door, his voice c

," he said, not even bothering to

and still on

red, turning halfw

brief moment. It was quick-barely anything-but it

said. "Be ready by se

ight back to his computer, li

happy? Confused? Angry? I didn't even know anymore. Chase was a constant push and

sing in my throat and gave a small nod, e

I said

ce, closing the door behi

who actually saw me. The one who smiled like he meant it. For a second, I had wanted to tell Chase about it.

n't care who I met. And if h

t? Tonight fe

ped for more-was already wondering what it would be like. Bein

to overthink it.

t w

rt wasn't