Crazy Little Thing Called Mate

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- Everest -

It didn't take too much persuading my father into allowing me to attend the human university.

"Him finding his mate is the best thing that's ever happened to him, I can't wait to meet her and thank her personally." I said into the receiver of my cellphone.

Ash chuckled on the other end, "well I can definitely see how that would be a good thing, him being a little distracted and all, use it to your advantage kid."

I smiled but rolled my eyes, "I'm actually heading into town right now. Told dad I had to get the lay of the land, which he bought."

"Well good luck, and I know you're short on time Eve...but don't go too fast." He instructed, I knew better than to undermine his authority even if he isn't my pack Alpha, I could hear the seriousness in his words.

"I'm new to this Ash, but I'm not an idiot."

"You don't know how WRONG you are Evie...when you're mate is involved you will do just about anything to make them happy, even if it means going against your own morals."

"Goddess Ash! You act like I'm just gonna throw myself at this guy just because he speaks to my wolf."

"J-just watch yourself kid, and if you ever need me, you can always call me." He sighed.

I promised him I would heed his warning and finally hung up before heading straight into town and then made a 'B' line for the bar.

When I walked in this time, I was immediately engulfed by HIS scent.

It definitely perked up my wolf but she wasn't ramping up to come out or anything.

I quickly zeroed in on him behind the bar, he seemed to be wrapped up in a conversation, he had both hands supporting his body as he leaned forward against the bar, his sleeves of his dark blue top pushed up just under his elbows, a rather cocky sort of grin on his face...this only defined his strong jaw even more.

I realized I was just standing there, staring. So I grabbed the same seat at the bar as last time and awaited him to serve me.

With my gaze fixed on the bottles behind the bar I could literally feel him walking closer to me. I collected my senses, this time I wouldn't be a bumbling fool in front of him.

I looked up at him and damn near got stunned into silence.

He is so very attractive.

"Hello." I finally got out in my most convincing 'I'm totally use to talking to guys as hot as you' voice.

He gave me the smallest little smirk and I swear my wolf began to stir even more than before as she was now fully acknowledging his presence.

His smirk was fucking amazing.

"Hey, I remember you, water with a lemon right?"

I mentally scolded myself while trying to play it cool but I couldn't help but blush at him calling me out on my last order here at the bar, "well that's the thing, I'm not much of a beer drinker so I'm not sure what to order."

He spoke to me about fruity drinks but the conversation seemed very natural. I couldn't believe how much better this encounter was going with my mate.

I couldn't keep the smile from my face, everything about him made me purely giddy.

He offered to make me a girlier drink that he assured me I would like and I couldn't refuse him