Chapter 157

Jessa’s POV

Friday, January 26, 8 p.m.

This is not at all how I anticipated finding my mate. All young wolves hear the beautiful stories of how their parents met. I am no exception. Before they died protecting the Alpha, they always told me of how Dad used training in different packs as a warrior to find my mom. Mom always spoke dreamily about the first time she saw Dad. How he was taking a break after a sparring session, it was hot that day, and he had taken his shirt off. He was toned with a six-pack of abs. His sweat made him all the more attractive to her.

When I was little, I found the story disgusting, but as I’ve grown older, I’ve come to look forward to the same thing. The instant attraction to a young, buff male who’s ready to sweep me off my feet. Never once did I believe I would meet him at