Will I be the one who has to reveal my true nature? Will she already know about the supernatural world? Does KNK only match supernaturals to each other without human involvement? So many questions are left unanswered, but my gut is telling me to ride this out.
CHAPTER 3
ELECTRIC ATMOSPHERE
ALORA
“Is it correct that you were not coerced or under duress while completing the KNK questionnaire?” The woman who introduced herself as my KNK consultant, Michelle asks.
I cut my eyes at Bianca but answer, “Yes, ma’am. That’s correct.”
I throw another look at Bianca, and she just gives me a nervous smile. I don’t know what the hell is going on right now.
We have filled out all types of paperwork, including an NDA. It’s no wonder nobody ever talks about what goes on here. I think I just signed my life away. If I ever thought about telling anyone what I’ve witnessed, I’m pretty sure I would disappear forever.
“Good,” Michelle says, bringing my attention back to her. “We want to make sure everyone’s wildest desires are fulfilled. But we are not just for hooking up, as you young people say. We like to make lifelong matches.” A mysterious smile forms on Michelle’s porcelain face, and I frown before I can stop myself.
First of all, the woman couldn’t be older than twenty-five, so the comment “young people” seems a little odd. And the way she’s looking at my neck gives me the creeps.
“So, what should I expect?” I ask, sitting up in my seat.
“Well, after going over your profile,” Michelle slides her finger over the screen of the tablet she’s holding, “I see here that you aren’t opposed to Elves, but Vampires might be a little much for you. However, none of that matters,” she mumbles the last part before looking up at me again. “You said you preferred Werewolves, correct?” Michelle looks at me for confirmation, and I automatically nod.
Is this woman for real right now?I hope I convey my thoughts to my so-called best cousin as I shoot daggers in her direction. Bianca’s eyes shift to me, and she confidently nods with a smile.
It’s official. Bianca has gone off the deep end, and she wants to take me with her.
“Great, because your true match is an Alpha.”
“So, you’re telling me… you found aWerewolfas my lifelong match?”
“Yes.”
“Right. Umm. Can you give me a minute? This is a lot to take in.”
“Sure. I can’t wait for you to meet your match.” Michelle flounces out of the room, shutting the door behind her.
The door has barely clicked closed before I lay into Bianca. “I should’ve never agreed to come here. I can’t believe what I just heard. You have me in a place with a bunch of crazy folks! I will never forgive you for this, Bianca,” I angrily whisper.
“Alora, you have got to relax. I told you that you needed to have an open heartandan open mind. You agreed, remember?” Bianca stares at me, and I can’t believe she’s serious.
“I don’t like being pranked. This has gone too far, even for you,” I huff in frustration.
“This isn’t a prank, Lora. Just think of it as role-playing. You…”
Before Bianca can finish her sentence, the door opens, and a petite woman with deep brown skin and bright golden eyes glides into the room. It’s almost like she’s floating, and her presence has a calming effect on me.
“Good evening, ladies. I am Lucinda. Ms. Johns, Michelle is ready for you to join the mixer,” Lucinda says to me before she looks at Bianca and finishes, “However, Ms. Ford, you need to stay for a moment. I need to go over some information with you.”
I’m not needy, and I’m a big girl who can stand alone. But this situation is weird. Why didn’t they just say it was a role-playing situation instead of making me feel like I’m here with a bunch of crazy ass people talking about Werewolves and Vampires. For a minute, it felt like somebody slipped something into my drink, and I was hallucinating.I guess they take their game of imagination seriously around here.
“This is what we’ve been waiting on. Go have fun. I’ll catch up with you later,” Bianca assures me.
I reluctantly leave the room, and instead of hightailing it out of here like my instincts tell me to, I head in the direction where I hear music playing.
“Okay, here goes nothing.” I adjust my hot pink mini dress and fluff my hair.
I felt confident when I left my house earlier tonight. My mini dress shows off my toned legs, and the color compliments my dark brown skin. I felt like a million bucks as I strutted to the SUV and slid inside. There wasn’t a nerve in sight as my excitement grew the closer I got to the undisclosed party location.
