Diana
"Are you saying I have a chance at a second date?"
"You're asking me?" It was a real question, but he seemed surprised that I was even asking it. Laughter and the clanking of silverware broke the silence as he looked at me as if he were putting together a puzzle that was me. I took another sip of water, and it seemed like the room was getting hotter.
"Well, I wouldn't just assume. You're free to do what you want, but I hope you're enjoying your time with me." Zephyr waited for my answer in silence, and I didn't see how he could think of anything else. I had never met a man who cared this much before. Even though it was only our first date, I knew he was who he said he was. Maybe it was the mate bond.
"Tonight was more than I could have ever imagined, and you didn't have to do al
