My human mate

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Haily pov.

WTF?! Did I hear it right? Mate? Me, from an alpha? Holy s**t.

When I took his hand I felt little sparks. So this is what my aunt meant.

Hmm, I wonder how it would feel when we kiss...Or have s*x.

WOW, Haily! stop you just know him! I felt myself turn red. Glad he couldn't hear my thoughts.

Dean cleared his throat. "Let's just go inside."

We walked to the dining area and while I sat down the boys got a drink. Although I was nervous that I was the mate of an Alpha, I was also glad that I was not in a relationship for a while.

I actually want to enjoy my freedom. Besides that, I have to work on myself first. Because of Kevin, I have quite a few trust issues. But on the other side, when will you meet your so-called soul mate?

Maybe fate sent me to this place. Then I remembered what I heard Dean say yesterday. That he had so many she-wolves, what if Jason was like that too? What if he considers that he doesn't want a human mate after all?

My thoughts were interrupted when the boys returned, an awkward silence followed.

I didn't even dare to look at Jason, but I felt his gaze on me.

Sometimes I dared to look, but I felt my cheeks getting redder. I suddenly found my fingernails very interesting.

"So, Haily, maybe you can tell Jason how you know about us?" Dean asked cautiously. I look at him gratefully. Glad he's the first to say something.

"Told you, through my aunt. She was also the mate of a werewolf." I took a sip of water nervously. They remained silent. I knew they weren't happy with that and wanted to know more.

"When I was a kid, I stayed with my aunt. I was around the age of 15 when she had a new boyfriend, but I hadn't seen him yet. I overheard a telephone conversation in which they were arguing. I think he is quite a high rank because she said she didn't care what rank he had. That he couldn't tell her what she could and couldn't do even though she was his mate. When she saw me, she hung up quickly and asked what I had heard. Later she explained a few things and told me that I was not allowed to tell anyone because it is dangerous for you."

I looked at Dean, still too shy to look at Jason. He nodded, indicating that they were happy with this.

"And your aunt's mate? Does he know that you know too?" Jason asks.

Now I had to look at him. "Yes, the next day he came by and she told him in front of me. He was furious at first, but eventually, he calmed down. I had to swear I wouldn't say anything. Not that I intended to because I saw how happy my aunt was."

I wanted to take another sip but found my glass already empty. Dean stood up. "I'll get something to drink." I looked at him terrified. Does he really leave me alone with Jason? But he was already walking towards the bar.

My fingers were suddenly very interesting again.

He grabs my hands. "Would you please look at me?" hHe asks a little unsure.

Slowly I look up and he smiles shyly.

"Hi" He says and I smile gently. Not knowing what to say.

Plus I don't trust my voice that much now. "Did your aunt tell you anything about the mate bond?" He asked.

"Not so much really. That every werewolf has a mate and that's like a soul mate."

"Would you like to know more about it?"

That seems handy since I'm your mate, I thought to myself. But of course, I didn't dare say it out loud.

Instead, I said "yeah sure."

"Okay, wait a minute." I saw his eyes get a little cloudy.

Huh? What happened? He saw my confused face. "If wolves belong to the same pack, they can mind-link each other If they are not too far away from each other."

I still looked at him questioningly. "I asked Dean to stay away a little longer so we can talk quietly." He explained. I made an o shape with my mouth. I looked at my hands that he still held. I wondered if I mind that but soon concluded that it wasn't and I liked it.

"Soooo.. mates huh?" I asked shyly.

"Yes ehm, mates are 2 people who were made for each other by the moon goddess. Soulmates as you call them."

I thought for a moment. "But how do you know for sure that someone is your mate?" I think I know but want to hear it anyway.

"A few things. First, when you touch each other you feel little sparks."

I was right, I thought to myself. I immediately wondered if you would also feel it when you kiss each other or when you have s*x. I immediately started blushing. He sees me blush and gets a grin on his face.

"With any skin-to-skin contact." And winks. I'm getting redder as far as I can.

To change the subject, I'm asking what's next to point out.

"You can smell each other. Everyone gives off a certain smell, but for your mate it is different. Only he or she can smell it." I look surprised.

"Then what do I smell like?"

"To me, you smell like hot chocolate and strawberries."

I smiled. "My favorite fruit and drink." I replied.

"That's what I thought, mine too." He says.

I thought to myself that even though I was very shy, I felt quite comfortable. Although I liked that, I also found it scary. How could you feel that way around someone you barely know? I knew that my aunt had gone with her mate without further question. Was that also required of me? And did I want to?

"A penny for your thoughts?" Jason joked. I remained silent for a moment. "What do you want from me? I get that we're mates. But what happens now? I just met you."

He was shocked for a moment. "I understand it's something you have to get used to. We can take the time. Take all the time you want. All I want is a chance." He said understandingly.

He took a card from his pocket and handed it to me. "This is my number, I'm available for you 24/7." That's when Dean came back. "Sorry Alpha, we have to go or we won't be in time for the next meeting."

The boys had just left the hotel when Pam came up to me. "Sooo, are you okay? Dean told me you're mated to the Alpha. That's a lot to take in."

I smiled. "Yeah, I know. On the one hand, I'm happy because somehow I always wanted whatever my aunt had. But on the other hand, I just got out of a long relationship and because of my ex, I have trouble trusting people. I think I need to work on myself first before I get into a relationship again. And I also enjoy being single. And I just got here, I didn't decided at all whether I wanted to stay or not." I let out a deep sigh. This is not what I imagined.

"I'm going for a walk, clear my head."