*Noah*

Wait… what?

My mind was filled with questions. Zara ran into me, but also her mate? Or did she mean I was her mate? My heart fluttered with excitement. Could what I was hoping for be true?

Gazing into her eyes, I saw a mixture of love and disappointment there. I wondered why she would be disappointed, unless I really was her mate, but for some reason, couldn’t remember.

“Can you explain what you mean?” I asked gently, wanting to ...