My Fated Ones

potential mate

The smell of meat roasting drew my attention to the fire , this is a new experience adding to the now list forming in the short time since being transported here . The only meat I've eaten either , moo , oink or cluck now, Disney creatures are on the menu at least it's not Thumper .

Clearing my throat, I start the conversation with the man beside me . "So I told you earlier my age how old are you ? "

"32 sessions " short response sounded as his focusing on dinner. So it's a whole year before Bai arrives if she still does, i thought, my faith in novels wavering .
"How come you're in these woods ? You said you're a guard in the city. "

" I take a break out from the city for a short time every now and then to hunt a clear my head."

"A reset I get that , I understand the draw it's nice and quiet here . Are you courting a female ? "

"No , females aren't interested in me as a mate , guardian beast, yes, but courting to be a mate is pointless for me." He states, handing me the now finished offering."Sorry if it's not to your liking. It's the first time I've cooked for another. "

"Well, I can't see why you are an extremely handsome male and have made me feel safe and at ease in your company. " Thank you, Winston. I'm glad I'm the first," I blushed as my fingers touched his hand . Get a hold of yourself, Ari it's not that deep. I scolded myself and dug into the much welcomed meal . It was bland desperately needed to be seasoned but cooked well . He was sitting up nervously watching me like chow time at the zoo , I guess waiting for feedback on his culinary abilities.
I wiped my mouth on my sleeve and smiled at him. " it was delicious, thank you."
He let out a breath he was apparently holding and relaxing his tensed jaw muscles . A fleeting look of pride danced across his face .
Tentatively steeling myself, I asked him the question I'm desperately wanting to ask the thoughts of this person pairing with me and the possibilities the future could hold flashing throughout my mind .

"So ..... Winston, I was wondering if you're interested, that is" ..... gods, this is awkward. " Would you like to be my mate ?" Before you answer, I guess I should tell you a little more about myself. Honesty is the best policy, and I want you to be fully informed about what you're signing up to! "
I then go into the 'I'm not from this world' speech standard in these types of novels , about Gammy and the pendant. I told him of a book in my world telling tales of the beast continent skipping the "you're character" portion continuing with im human and the implications that my 'species' entails .

My back now wet with sweat my head down the floor clearly captivating my gaze as I nervously await his reaction. Fuck maybe I should've held back on the word vomit , well the arrows in the bow the worst possible outcome is he rejects me . Yes I admit I'll be devastated but at the very least I took my shot ... tsk screw you novels this shits hard my hearts has been running at Usain bolt speeds for what feels like eternity . Time keeps ticking buy and the silence is reaching a deafening level . I bite my bottom lip hoping a hole opens in the ground and swallows me .

"Ari , look at me !" He demanded His voice sounding deeper then previously my eyes making contact with his . "You said mates you want me to be your male ? , you don't mind my scar ? "

"Yes mates and no I said earlier I find you incredibly handsome ! the scar adds to your appeal " my voice coming out almost at a whisper

"Yes ! But if what you said about your human kind ? you will need to keep that information to only your males , which you must take more ", .... he stared pacing the room . "they need to be Strong your safety is the biggest problem we will have , the scent of your frequent estrous will raise questions if we live too close to other beastmen " I get up and get behind him wrapping my arms around his torso

"One step at a time Win , I'm so happy right now can you panic later ? "
He stopped still and chuckled "hmmm , the panicking is on hold my little mate " he said turning to face me . " hey I'm not little I'm average size it's just your freakishly tall in comparison " I scoffed while pursuing my lips .
"Well most beastmen are my height there are some taller "
Tsk " great I'm going to need to build up my neck muscles with the way I'm going to be craning it to see you all " I huffed , I feel his body started shaking while holding in his laughter, clearly his amused by my little tantrum.

My vision suddenly shifted , I let out a startled squeak, realising Winston had picked me up like a child . One hand firmly held my butt the other on my back just below my shoulder blades . I quickly clung into him like a koala wrapped my legs around his waist and hand around his neck.

"Better ? " his face beaming with a panty melting smile .

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