I've Been Waiting For You

Chapter 56

"Kev, meet us at the diner." Markus said, taking a bottled water from the refrigerator. 

"Sure, we'll meet you there." There was a short pause. "Is Mitchell well enough to be on his feet?"

"Just meet us at the diner." Markus said, hanging up his phone.

They left the house and walked down the driveway to his vehicle.

"Is Susan going to be there?"

"She's always at his side." Markus told him as they got into his car. 

"How long have they been mated?"

"Two years."

"I thought it was longer."

"They've known each other for years before they found out they were mates."

"Kev seems completely devoted to her."

Markus fingers danced across his hand, tracing the veins. "Once we find our soulmate, that's it. We are completely, irrevocably devoted."

Mitchell's pulse fluttered at thought of having someone faithful to him.

What would his life had been like if he hadn't moved to Pine Crest?

Probably dull and boring with no one by his side.

"What are you thinking about?"

"I'm thinking about you." Mitchell flipped his hand upward so their palms would touch. "I'm thinking about how my life would have been different if I hadn't moved to Pine Crest."

"I'm really grateful that you finally came to me."

"Me too."

Markus saw Kev's vehicle already in the parking lot. So he just parked his car, the engine still idling. He glanced at Mitchell then at the diner.

It was inevitable.

They would know that he slept with Mitchell. They needed to complete the ritual to be fully mated.

"Since we're mated, will the others know?"

"Yes. They wouldn't try to take me away from you."

Mitchell wasn't sure how he felt about that. It wasn't something he wanted to think about.

He had a feeling that even though Markus mated with him, others would still try to take him.

His scent was still intoxicating. He still had that allure that enticed people around him.

"There he is."

Mitchell saw Kev walking towards the car with long strides, his face had a somber expression. 

Markus's face crinkled in amusement. 

"Why is he walking like the hounds of hell is on his heels?"

"That's just Kev. He doesn't like when I'm not in his sight for too long."

Markus switched off the engine, and they exit the vehicle just as Kev reached the door.

"We've been outside long enough."

Kev's way of greeting was amusing to Mitchell. The diner wasn't crowded, which was a nice pace for Mitchell. At first he was unaware of the stares because he was too focused on the menu.

But he felt eyes on him.

"Just ignore them."

Susan gave him a reassuring smile, pointing at the menu. She didn't even bother to look around.