Missing Star

Chapter 4

Thomas

Before being allowed to leave the Rancher insisted that I meet one of his granddaughters. She was stunning to look at, don't get me wrong. She had an amazing gown on that helped show off all her great features. But her eyes were cold as ice. My uncle once said that the wrapping is nice but won't last. It's what under that holds the true value. And with this one, ya that saying was probably right.

“ Thank you for the wonderful night, Mr. Duran. My family hopes that you had a great birthday and many more to come. My father's gift for you should be arriving tomorrow.” I said, shaking his hand.

“ It was a pleasure meeting you Tiffany. Hope to see you around.” I added when she reached for the crook of my arm. This was unexpected but it wasn’t like I could just step back without being rude.

Just then I heard John in my head “ Aww look you got a fangirl”

Looking at him there was a hidden laugh that made me want to sucker punch him, “just wait for training tomorrow” I linked back.

“ Can I walk you to the car? “ Tiffany asked, pulling my arm.

While d*mn how was I going to charm my way out of this.

“ I couldn't ask the Bella of the ball to miss the party," I said smoothly. "But maybe your grandfather will allow me the pleasure of taking you out someday?"

Looking at him he just gave me a nod of the head and walked to another small group.

"That would be amazing." Came a voice that set me on edge again.

Stepping in front of me was the rancher's wife. "How about you come to pick her up next weekend. Dinner and a movie sound nice."

"That would be, but we are only in town for a few more days. I need to see that the gift arrives." I said ``Perhaps we can talk more then?" I added.

"That is perfectly fine." As she about purred in my ear.

With that, I waved again at the old man and took off to the SUV.

"While look at you Mr. Suave. Got yourself another date." John said, sliding onto the driver's seat.

"Dude you know I don't want this. Half of them think I'm some trophy and the others don't even know who I am. They just see the dollars." I huffed.

"While I got bad news for you. Your mom told mine she is planning another party when we get home." He said

"Great…. I know she means while. But I just need time to breathe." I said frustrated

All my family found their mates on the first transition but me. Now my mom was on the hunt to help me find my mate since this put me behind her timeline.

"You'll find her. She's going to be where you least expect it and give you a run for your money." John added with a laugh.

"Are you speaking for experience?" I ask just as his cell went off and of course, it was his mate and my sister Cassidy.

She was telling him off the moment he answered. This time it was for not calling and who the h*ll knows what else.

As he was distracted I looked out the window to the stars. Wishing they would give me all my answers.