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She wrapped her hand around his wrist and stared up at him. “I know you’re mine too. I didn’t think that would ever happen to me. I always kind of felt like I’d be alone forever, and maybe that’s because we were so far apart.”
“Let me take you out tonight. It’ll just be us. Mostly.”
“Mostly?”
“Our pack doesn’t let anyone leave the area alone, so we’d have backup in the form of a few security team members in a following vehicle.” He took her hand and they walked back toward the alphas’ house. He told her about the anti-shifter group and poacher who’d been causing problems.
“I had no idea there was an anti-shifter group. Or a poacher.” She shivered. “How awful.”
“Right? You have to be some kind of sicko to think that’s okay. But anyway, you won’t even notice the security team is nearby, and I promise you’ll feel safe.”
They reached the back patio of the alphas’ house and stopped, facing each other. He could see she was still a little wary, probably about leaving the safety of the pack territory, but there was a glimmer of hope in her eyes.
“Okay,” she said. “I’d love to go out with you.”
He felt a surge of triumph when she agreed, his wolf practically tap-dancing in happiness.
“I’m supposed to eat lunch with Cinder and some females, and then someone was going to take me back to Alli’s.”
“I’d be happy to drive you there,” he said.
“If you don’t mind waiting for me to get ready, we could go out after that so you don’t have to drive back and forth.”
“I wouldn’t mind the driving if that’s what works for you, but I’m happy to hang out. Did you get a new phone yet?”
“Yeah, Alli helped me get one so no one could track me with my old one. What’s your number?”
After giving Jade his number, she texted him so he had hers.
“I’m heading back out on patrol. Just let me know when you’re ready and I’ll drive you to Alli’s,” he said.
She gifted him with one of her amazing smiles again, then said, “Have fun on patrol. And be safe.”
“Always.”
He watched her go into the house and then turned to head to the security office. His wolf was prancing like a show pony and he was excited for what the night would bring. He couldn’t believe he’d found his truemate. At his alphas’ house of all places.
Opening the door to the security office, he was glad to see a handful of males inside, including Leo and Solan.
“All right, guys, I need help. I’ve got plans tonight with my truemate and I need to impress her with a spectacular first date. Ideas people. I need ideas!”
Chapter
Nine
Jade didn’t really want Brick to leave, but she also wanted time to come to terms with what had just happened in a short amount of time. Not only had she been sweetly welcomed by the alphas, but she’d found her truemate.
What were the odds that Evelyn had sent not only her daughter to Ohio but also Jade, and both females had found their mates?
Within an hour, the kitchen of the alphas’ home was bustling with activity and a handful of females were seated around the island, chatting and eating a buffet of lunch items, from chicken salad with grapes and pecans to homemade potato chips and onion dip, to a platter of small cupcakes and cookies.
The females immediately made Jade feel at home with their kind words and easygoing natures as they asked her questions about herself without seeming to be prying and shared as much about themselves as they asked of her.
When the meal had wound down and the females were gone, she helped Cinder in the kitchen with the dishes.
“What did you think?” Cinder asked, rinsing a plate and setting it on the rack to dry.
“They’re sweet.”
