After leaving Delta Eric’s office, I head over to the dining hall, where I unexpectedly run into my mate. Almost literally. I’ve let myself get so caught up in my thoughts that I haven’t been paying attention and fail to notice his scent invading my nostrils until I’m practically on top of him. It’s not until I realize that someone’s blocking my path that I finally tune back in and notice his familiar smiling face gazing back at me expectantly. “Fancy seeing you here, Miss Carter,” he greets me, tipping his imaginary hat at me. “Would you like to join me for some dinner?” “Sure,” I tell him, exhaling my laughter through my nose. He looks ridiculous, but it’s kind of endearing. I think maybe I like that he’s willing to make a fool of himself for the sake of having some fun. It kind of r

