*unknown male pov*
I pulled into the parking lot of the grocery store when my wolf, Alabaster, started going nuts in my head. He was anxious and alert but it didn’t seem to be in a bad way. He wouldn’t tell me what had him acting like this. Until I saw her. She hopped down out of a jeep when the smell of warm vanilla and lavender hit me. Alabaster howling mate in my head. There a few cars away she stood. My absolutely beautiful mate. Her straight blonde hair flowing freely down her back, the carefree smile on her face, the way her jeans clung to her body showing off the curves I crave to run my hands along. I sat and watched her as she stopped to look around I could see her inhaling the air. Has she finally scented me too? I watched as she disappeared into the store. Never in my whole life have I been more excited to go into a grocery store. But why is she here? There isn’t a pack around for at least another 100 miles.
I followed after her into the store, following her scent till I found her. Watching as a confused look came across her face but then she looked up. She looked directly at me from across the aisle. Biting her lip as she stared. It was like time had come to halt as the sudden urge to run to her started to set in. The urge to go to her and take her bottom lip from her teeth with my own. But then she blushed and quickly turned away leaving me standing where I was.
I growled before I could even comprehend that I did. Where did she go? Composing myself before I continued the hunt. Thinking to myself does she not know? Does she not sense that I am her mate? Thinking all the ways this could go wrong as I followed her scent some more. I don’t think I could ever get tired of her scent, it brought a new level of calm I never knew existed. Alabaster is going even more nuts now saying her wolf won’t respond to him but he can feel her presence there.
I finally found her again, her hands covering her face as she leaned against her cart. I watched her entire body relax. Until she finally looked up. My feet were moving towards her before I realized. Our eyes never leaving each others but I could see the terror yet interest hers held. As I approached she only became more breath taking to me. The way her bangs slightly fell in front of her face. The way her beautiful icy blue eyes stared back into mine.
Grabbing ahold of her cart hoping that would prevent her from turning away again we just stared at each other. I didn’t want to scare her off but how hasn’t she realized yet who I am? She made me nervous, something I rarely am. I was at a loss for words. I thought I would always have an answer for everything, hell I always did have an answer of some sort for everything. But this, this was different.
Finally I was able to muster up the words “why’d you walk away from me mate?” The confused look on her face told it all. She has no idea what I am talking about...
*Klara pov*
I opened my mouth to say something but I couldn’t figure out what to say. The smirk left his face but he continued to stare at me. What does he mean mate? Unable to quickly figure out the answer myself I dared to ask “what do you mean mate?”
He furrowed his brows as he answered “do you not feel it? Did your wolf not tell you?”
His answer only brought more questions until another voice popped up in my head “What he says is true, he is our mate” a voice I’ve heard before but never really put much thought into. I’ve only ever heard it when I truly need guidance in an important decision. The voice always sounded tired and strained. Like it struggled to speak but today it sounds slightly more rejuvenated. Like it suddenly came across more energy. I never tried talking back until now. “What do you mean mate? Am I supposed to know what that means?”
“He is the one the goddess has chosen for you, your other half, your soul mate. You were isolated from what he is talking about and what he is. I am still too weak to be able to fill you in, ask him.”
I must be going crazy, I have to be. I’m having a conversation with a voice inside my head. Well if insanity is where I’m heading might as well continue talking to her “who are you?”
“I am your wolf, my name is Artemis. Now I must rest he can fill you in, just tell him I told you to say we’ve been hidden for reasons”
With that Artemis went quiet and I resumed coming up with a bunch of unanswered questions. I looked up to the man. The man that was my supposed mate and asked
“What exactly am I supposed to be feeling? Right now my head hurts from all the questions I could possibly think of. Do I have a wolf or am I just going insane talking to myself right now in my own head?”
He looked down at me and moved closer. Bringing his hand to my face. The moment his skin touched mine it was like pleasant shocks of electricity with a warm heat radiating through me.
“You’re not insane little one, but how did you not know you have a wolf?”
“I am just finding out apparently. I’ve never really heard from her before. Not until now when she confirmed you are my mate. She said to tell you we’ve been hidden for a reason and that you can fill me in. She said she is too weak and must rest.”
With that his expression softened as he continued staring at me “I can fill you in, but I must know more and find out why you were hidden. Why don’t you come with me little one?”