Chapter 55. Find Your Mate

Xavier

I slammed the boot and sighed as I looked at the remaining groceries I needed to put in the car. I should have just allowed the security guard to help with items but I decided to the heavy lifting myself.

My phone vibrated as I grabbed a bag of groceries. I sighed, dropping the bag into the car. As I was about to pick another, a shadow appeared in front of me.

The scent felt familiar but I wasn’t sure. “Theodore?” I said, his eyes meeting mine as I stood upright.

He nodded, smiling. “Yes, it is me. You don’t seem surprised to see me.”

“I am not. How may I help you?”

“Ouch, that’s hurtful.” He feigned a sigh, walking closer. “I have missed you, though. How have you been?”

I shrugged, picking another bag of groceries. “What do you want?”

“Oh, testy. That’s not a good way to welcome your ex who you haven’t seen in a long while.” He whistled as I kept quiet, and he continued talking. “I have been in town for a few months now,