JAXON POV

I paced back and forth in front of her hotel room in human form. Tanner and I decided to meet her. Even though we were going to wait for her after the job interview that we heard about, but after smelling the scent of that rogue with her, we need to keep her away at any cost.

I said, "I'm super nervous right now." Tanner replied"No shit. I can smell your brain produce anxiety and trust me, it's not a good smell, Jaxon." But I ignored and continued pacing. Tanner growled, "Calm down!" I got agitated"Shut up!" He took a deep breath"Calm down and be yourself. The cool calm kind. Not the goofy annoying kind. That does not attract the ladies, Jaxon. Trust me, I live in your brain."

"I hate you."

"Oh so... I'm you. Are you saying that you hate yourself?"

I hated whenever Tanner turns sarcastic. I said, "I will kill you someday." He chuckled"Killing me is like suicide for you."

"You little-"

My sensitive ears perked up as I heard the rattling of the door handle.
The door opened and I saw her beautiful face. She was wearing head to toe black. All black with a grey blazer on top. Looking professional as hell. Even the glasses on her nose made her look hot.
She put the DO NOT DISTURB sign too.

I don't think that she noticed me as she took a step and ran into me. I wrapped my arms around her to keep her steady. She was shorter than my usual me. Almost 5'6. My chest purred and my eyes widened as I prayed to the Goddess that she didn't hear any of it. Tanner purred again in the back of my head and a shiver ran down my spine.
Her hand was actually on my stomach, which made me inhale louder than I wanted to.

Way to come off like a freak. Just go kill yourself.

She slowly looked up at me with her blue eyes and I saw as she slowly parted her lips and exhaled. Like it was some kind of an overwhelming feeling. Which I don't disagree with. I whispered, "Have mercy." But I think she heard as she slowly pushed herself away from me. And I hated the loss of that contact with her.
I'm a werewolf. We're supposed to kiss the first day we meet our mate. But she isn't a werewolf. She doesn't have a wolf. It's going to be hard to take my time with her. But I had to. She was my mate for goddess sake. She is my other half. Even if she's human. The Moon Goddess chose her for me for a reason.

I sighed"Sorry." Smiling at her and Tanner said, "Introduce yourself, idiot." I said"Hi, I'm Jaxon Moon." I led out my hand for her to shake. She looked down at my hand and then at me. Cautiously putting her small hand in mine as she said back her name"Caroline Quinn." I couldn't stop myself from repeating her name. I was longing to say it. So I did"Caroline." I felt her hand shivered in mine.

The mate bond is slightly stronger today.

She let go of my hand and pushed back the strand of her long blonde hair behind her ear, looking up back at me. She asked, "So you're staying here in this hotel too?" My eyes widened.

Uh-oh.

I lied"No, umm... I'm here to... to visit a friend of mine." Tanner sarcastically said"Real smooth."

If only I could tell you the truth that I wanna hold you so badly right now.

She said"Oh. Okay, well... I have to go. It was a nice meeting, you Jaxon Moon." I smiled"Likewise, Caroline Quinn." She slightly smiled and turned around to walk away from us.

Her smile was fucking gorgeous!

Tanner growled, "I cannot wait to jump her bones." I said"Hey! Behave. She's human. She needs time." He sighed"You're right. Unfortunately." I pointed out his mistake"You need to control your purring, Tanner. You make us appear like perverts. We don't want her to run away or tase us in the middle of the hallway."

"I wouldn't want that at all."

"Did you saw that keychain on her bag?"

"Yes, I did."

There was a pink keychain on her bag. I could tell it was a taser.

I said "Let's just wait in the forest for her to come back." I was about to take a step until tanner suggested"Or... we could do something fun." Halting me "Like what?"

"I don't know. Maybe like go in her room. Look at her stuff. Maybe touch some of her stuff."

"That's a personal crime, Tanner."

"Oh please! You know the room is filled with her stuff. I know you wanna catch a sniff of her pillow."

I gulped"Fuck, I do."

"Do it. You know we can."

A con for having a spirit wolf? They tend to lure you into things. I don't know about any other werewolves, but mine is sneaky for his own good. I guess that's why we survived for the past 12 years all alone.

I looked to my left at a maid with a cleaning cart. I saw her pick up the cleaning supplies and made her way inside the room three sores down. My eyes focused on that all-access key cards.
I slowly walked past the cart and grabbed one of the key cards, walking back to Caroline's room. The sign was already there. I swiped the keycard on the sensor and heard as the door unlocked and I quickly went in.
Turning on the lights, I closed my eyes and took a deep breath of her scent. It was strong and intoxicating. I inhaled a little harder and the scent of her arousal hit me hard. Making shiver crawl down my spine. That was no ordinary arousal, more like the scent of her masturbate. Tanner and I said in unison"Goddess, have mercy."

I walked to the dresser and saw some of her jewelries on the table. I slowly touched the necklace with the green crystal pendant that I remembered she wore on the fight night.

Her bed was messy and I wanted to jump in. Tanner smiled"Do it!" I shake my head but he urges me again "Do it!" I smiled and jumped on her bed, hugging her pillow, sniffing her scent.
Goddess, I'm almost thirty and I'm acting like a hormonal eighteen-year-old pup! But then again, when you have a mate, you tend to act crazy.
Tanner wouldn't stop purring. I knew he was enjoying it too.
Looking to my side, I saw her suitcase on the floor, completely open with some of the clothes messy here and there. I stood up from her bed and slowly bent down to pick up her clothes. And by clothes, I mean the purple silk thong right on the top.
I kept the thong back and dig deep inside the suitcase, going through her items.

Hey, I know you're judging me. But I can't help it, okay?! It's just... I can't explain. When you'll have a mate, you will know!

My fingers hit something hard under her shirt and Tanner instantly growled in anger as my vision turned red too. I picked it up and it was a small pistol. I ejected the magazine of the gun and the bullets were loaded. I looked back at her suitcase and there were two syringes too. I picked them both up and saw them labeled as Ketamine and Anesthesia.
I asked"Why the fuck does she have these?" Tanner replied, "Is she a hunter?" I shook my head"I don't think so. Hunters have different scents or no scents at all. She smells like cinnamon." I kept the things in her suitcase the way it was.
Werewolves tend to have a sharp photographic memory so it wasn't hard.

I looked at the small yellow bottle of pills in her side which I was curious to know about since day one. I picked up the bottle and read her name"Dr. Caroline Quinn. Nice." Turning the pill bottle around, it said:

'Take one before bed.
Prescription: Extreme Insomnia'

Tanner said, "That explains the pills she takes before going to bed." I nodded"We should get out now."
I kept the things as they were. Exactly as they were. Not moving anything out of place at all and left.

X

CAROLINE POV

"Great, Dr. Quinn. I guess we will see you in three weeks on your first day. But you have to work for a week for us to see your performance. Hospital rules."

I nodded my head with a smile.

I got the job. I was happy because I wanted this job. It felt safer here.

From Dr. Ramos's office, I walked to the psychology department. I walked in and saw that Greg was the only one in this huge room, sipping on his coffee as he typed on his phone. His head snapped at me and he smiled. I made my way to him with a smile on my own "I got the job." He chuckles "That's amazing! I told you would get it." I nodded and asked "Mind if we canceled today? I wanna search for a place to live." He stood up"No problem. How about we search for an apartment for you and then dinner?"

Not a great idea. Going to apartment searching with him will mean he will know where I exactly live. Not a chance that I'd like to take at all.
I smiled"I'm sorry, Greg. But I'd like to go by myself." His smile fall but at the same time he was understanding "Oh... okay, I completely understand. How about dinner tonight?" I shook my head"How about tomorrow?" He nodded, his hands going inside the pockets of his grey slack "Deal. You want some tea?" I nod "Coffee would be better actually." He walks towards the little beverage machine with various choices. I was about to give him money for the machine but he shook his head "A victory coffee from me." I smiled and he paid.

We drank coffee with some pleasant conversation and then I walked out. Going back to the hotel.

X

Walking to my room, I saw that Jaxon guy pacing back and forth in front of my door. I asked, "May I help you?" My key card was already in my hand. If I could just slip and get the gun... I'll somewhat try to protect myself if he does something bad.

But then again, I felt safer with him too.

He smiled nervously at me"Hey! I know this isn't something random. But I was thinking if you would like to go for dinner with me? Tonight?" I shook my head and said, "Sorry, but I have plans." I was about to swipe my key card but he stopped me"You could turn that guy down." I looked at him"How did you know?" His brown eyes widened as he stuttered"W-well I thought a gorgeous girl like you would have a date. You know." I shook my head because that made no sense at all. I said"First of all, it's not your business. And second, no."
I swiped my key card and before I go in, he held my hand and butterflies erupted in my stomach. He swiped his thumb across my knuckles slowly making me shiver as he looked at me with this smile that brought me comfort"How about I help you and then we can go for a dinner date?"

Help me?

My brows furrowed as my heart kept telling me to say yes no matter what. I know I shouldn't be doing this for my sake but I said"Okay." His smile got wider"Awesome. I'll be down at the lobby, Caroline." I nodded again"Okay, Jaxon." And he walked out.

The fuck just happened?

I quickly went inside and before changing, I grabbed the gun from my suitcase and put it in my backpack. Just in case.

Changing into a white shirt with black jeans and running shoes, just in case, I grabbed my jacket and my bag, making my way to the elevator and down the lobby.
He was sitting there on the red sofa, on his phone. Before I approach him, I studied his appearance. He was tall. He was well built but I already knew that when I touched his torso in the morning.
He had jet black hair messed up and some strands on his forehead that gave him the sexiest look. He was wearing a black v line shirt with black jeans and black boots. And also he wore a silver chain that I think had a thin crescent moon charm.

He truly was an attractive man.

I approached him and he looked up, smiling at me which I found oddly satisfying. He slowly stood up, his eyes wouldn't leaving mine and I slowly craned my neck up, looking at him.
He asked"Ready?" I nodded and he slowly grabbed my hand, tangling his fingers with mine, and led me out of the hotel. I didn't mind the hand grab at all. I loved it. Which was weird, which was wrong and yet, I held on to him.
He took me to the parking lot and I looked back to where his car was. It was the same black Jeep.
He opened the car door for me and held my hand as I sat in and closed my door for me too. He sat in his side and asked"Where to?" I smiled "Apartment hunt." He paused and said"I know one building that is owned by a friend of mine. Would you like to see that?" I slowly nodded. And he started the car.

If anything goes wrong, I always have my pistol. And I'm not afraid to use it. Not after what I went through.

X

On the way, he didn't talk about himself but wanted to get to know me. I answered some questions but I dodged some too. I had to be careful.

After some minutes, we reached a tall building.

We in through the elevator to the eleventh floor. There two apartments on every floor as he told me.
I waited to wait for his friend but he took punched in the password of the lock and opened the door. My eyes furrowed"You knew the code?" He paused but said smoothly "Yeah, I talked to my friend in the lobby. He was super busy so he told me the code and to show you around myself." I nodded and went in. The apartment was nice for a single person. But small when you work from home.
I looked at him as he asked"You don't like it?" I replied, "I do but it's too small for me to fit in my patients too." He nodded and said"There's another one on the twelfth floor. Interiorized but it's a loft." I nodded my head"Okay. Yeah sure."

We walked up taking the stairs this time. He punched in the code and I asked"You knew both codes?" He replied"Yeah, there are only two apartments empty. So my friend told me both codes." I saw him punched in the code 13-02-91.
The door opens and I walked in. It was beautiful. Everything about it was just perfect. I smiled at him"I'll take it!" I didn't need to think about it.

X

JAXON POV

I must look like a stalker because her heart was racing a lot as she talked to me and I don't think it was because of my looks.

I wanted to get to know each other after I held her for almost a second today. I badly wanted to. And I had to make the first move one way or another anyway. It had to be done sooner or later.

For apartment hunting, I bought her to the building I own. Creepy, I know. But anything for her to stay closer to me. I showed her the empty apartment but she didn't liked it. So I offered the loft. My loft exactly. The loft I've been staying in for over two years now but I rarely come home. Mostly run in the forest at night, keeps the nightmares away.

She is gonna freak when she finds out.

I was in my thoughts near the doorway but I heard her say"I'll take it!" I smiled at her because she looked beautiful.
She asked, "How much is it?" I furrowed my brows "How much is what?" She replied"You know. The rent, Jaxon." My eyes widened as Tanner said"Busted!" I lied"Oh yeah. The rent. It's... Umm... 1200$ per month."

No, it isn't!

Her lips formed into a straight line" I can't afford this much. It's a shame because this is the perfect place. I think we should look at other apartments. Tell your friend thanks from me."
She was about to go out the door but I held her hand"How about a discount? I'll tell my friend that you can give me 700. Will that be okay?"

"You can do that?"

"Oh yeah. He's an old friend of mine. I'm sure he'll make an exception for me."

She slightly smiled and I loved the way her lips looked. My gaze was on them as I kept repeating in my brain that I should not even think about kissing her right now!
But before our lips touched, she took a deep breath and said in a raspy voice"I'll take it. The loft. I'll take it." I backed away and cleared my throat"Great! I'll tell my friend later. You do have a good neighbor though. Mrs. Spellman. She's an old lady with three cats. I hope you're not allergic." She shook her head"Oh no, I like cats." I nodded but I hated that she liked cats. Wolves and cats are not exactly a good match. They're too mean.

She asked, "So how did you know about Mrs. Spellman?"

Fuck! Why do I give so much away?

I stuttered"Because... I come here a lot to visit my friend and... and I'm kind of her handyman. She calls me whenever she needs help with anything like furniture or something." I knew she wanted to ask more questions. My girl is filled with curiosity I tell you.

Before she could ask another question, the door opened to the opposite loft and Mrs. Spellman walked out with her black cat Trix. She was a nice old lady. Short as she wore a flower pattern dress with cat-shaped eyeglasses and her pure white hair into a bun. She knits too. I know because she knitted me a flower sweater last year with a big bold letter J on it.
I smiled"Mrs. Spellman, meet your new neighbor." Caroline smiled"Hi, it's nice to meet you, Mrs. Spellman. Pretty cat. I love cats." My lip curled into a disgusting emotion.

Cats are ew. They're bossy and mean! Wolves are not. We're cuddly and cute.

Before Caroline could pet the cat, Trix hissed at her, making Caroline take a step back.
Tanner lowly growled enough just so the cat could hear it, making her jump out of Mrs. Spellman's arms and running inside.

No one hisses at our girl. No one.

I looked back at Caroline and she asked"Did you just growled?" My eyes widened as before I could say something, Mrs. Spellman said"Well, it was nice to meet you, dear, but I need to feed the damn cats and take a power nap." Caroline smiled at her again as she walked in and closed the door behind.

She turned to me with a smile and I asked"So shall I get everything ready?" She nodded and asked, "When do I sign the contract?"

"Huh?"

"The contract? For the move?"

Shit. She has to sign a contract too.

I lied "I'll take care of it. Don't you worry, Caroline"

She nodded and I asked, "Shall we go for that dinner?" She nodded and we made our way out.

Tanner said"Almost blew our cover. Sorry!"

This is hard. I don't know for how long can I keep the lies.

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