Chapter 7

I pull the hoodie over my head, further hiding my features. The sun is bright and slightly blinding. I adjust my aviators and push my hand deeper into my pocket. I made sure to cover my skin and any other identifying marks. I can’t risk being found out, but I really need to get some information about my mate. The more information that I have, the better plan I can make to end her existence.

I walk up behind her and drop my head so I can take in her scent, or act like I am. “Ahhh! You scared me.” She smiles at me and twirls her hair around her finger. I bet she thinks that this is alluring, but I’m not interested. She’s not even attractive, but she doesn’t need to know that she makes my skin crawl.

“Did I? I told you I would be right over. It was no coincidence that we ran into each other at the coffee shop. I wasn’t going to miss out on this opportunity.” Her bright blue eyes burn a hole throug