Zayde's Point of View I sigh and run a hand down my face as my thoughts once again start to wander. My gaze falls on the marked calendar. Today is Chloe’s eighteenth birthday. Today is the day that she can find her mate. My heart clenches at the thought that it might not be me. I haven't spoken to her since that day at her school. No text or calls either. Jason mentioned their party last night, but I'm not sure if she would even want me there... Before my thoughts can spiral any further, a loud knock on my office door pulls me from them. "Come in." I say loudly. Jason steps into my office, and gives me a short nod. "Everyone is ready, if you are." He says, and I nod my head as I stand from my chair. I tug at the hem of my shirt, and fix my collar. "Good. Let’s get this over with

