Page 19 of Protected Promise
“Well, at least you’re a wolf I guess.”
“Did you expect me to be anything else? Are you not a wolf too?”
“I am, but around here, you never can tell.”
I wasn’t sure what she was getting at. I knew there was a variety of shifter types at the ARC, but surely they didn’t intermingle quite like she was insinuating.
She sighed. “Yes, dogs can be mated to cats, or any other odd animal spirit pairings.”
“But we’re true mates,” I told her enjoying the tinge of color that brightened across her cheeks.
“Even true mates,” she insisted.
“I’ve never heard of such a thing.”
“Well, I’ve seen it firsthand. It’s possible, trust me.”
“Always.”
She sat down on the edge of her bed and removed her mask.
I stared in wonder as I saw my mate’s face for the first time.
“Beautiful,” I whispered reverently.
She seemed uncomfortable with my compliment. I made a mental note to do it often until she understood that I absolutely meant it.
I had never seen a more gorgeous creature.
“Well come on,” she insisted.
“Excuse me?”
“I took mine off, now it’s your turn.”
I didn’t know what she was talking about. Take my what off? Surely she didn’t want me to strip down to my underwear as she had done.
She laughed. “Your mask, Landon. Take off your mask.”
“Oh,” I said quickly removing it.
She eyed me curiously and I wished I knew what she was thinking. Did she like what she saw? Was she disappointed? I’d never been so self-conscious in my entire life. I was a proud Alpha, not this insecure creature she was reducing me to under her intense scrutiny.
“I’ve never seen you around here before. I’m certain of it.”
“I’ve never been around here before,” I admitted.
“Are you in town for the graduation then?”
“Yes. Are you graduating?” I asked hopefully. I wanted to know everything about this girl.
“I am.”
There was so much more she wasn’t saying. I was fascinated by her and wished she’d say more. I didn’t even care what about, I just wanted to hear her talk.
“Do you want to sit?” she blurted out.
“Um, no.”
