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Amara's POV:

The day moved along quickly, I had walked around the pack and found several things that interested me. I particularly like the garden they had built. It was big, and it had anything you can think of growing. But it had flowers as well. It was simply beautiful.

After sitting there for I can't say how long I made my way back to the Pack house to get ready for my date.

I walked inside and seen Brian first, he grinned at me. "Amara." He moved closer.

I stopped walking and looked at him, biting my lip nervously.

"I wanted to apologize for the other night. I uh well I didn't know you were Thomas mate. And I am sorry if I scared you" he said sincerely.

I waved my hand, "it wasn't you Brian...I just don't care for yelling. Bad memories. But thank you for apologing even though you really didn't need too."

He nodded "if you ever want to talk I'm here." He added.

I nodded not knowing what to say, I didn't want anyone to know about it. And the more I thought about it, it was only fair to tell Thomas since he had intentions of claiming me.

With that thought in my head I felt giddy, I told Brian my goodbyes and headed up to my room.

I showered, dried my hair and walked into my closet to find something to wear. He said dinner so, I should dress nice.

I found a dress that I had never wore. It was royal blue in color, when I slipped it on it hugged every curve; the front had a V cut neckline but thankfully it didn't show to much, the stamps we're thin and it stopped just above my knees. It was overall a beautiful dress.

I applied a little make up, and just a very light scent of perfume. I decided that I'd wear my heels for once, they weren't super tall, but a comfortable height.

I looked at the clock and seen that it was 7:56 so I looked in the mirror one last time and I nodded. I walked out of my room down the stairs but stopped mid step.

Thomas stood there, his hands in his pocket of his dress pants, he looked...editable. He really did look gorgeous in a suit, which surprised me. Not many can pull them off.

I stopped a few feet from him, when he turned his intense eyes on me. He moved closer and closer until he reached out and ran his finger down my bare arm, instantly leaving a trail of goose bumps behind.

"You look beautiful." He whispered in my ear, then pulled back giving my cheek a quick kiss. He held his arm up and I took it.

"Shall we?" He asked.

I laughed "we shall."

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Thomas POV:

I watched my beautiful mate step down and took in the unnatural beauty she held. I had to bring all the years of control forward to stop myself from grabbing her and heading back up the stairs.

I walked closer to her and leaned forward, descreetly takingnin her scent. I didn't know what perfume she wore but the scent mixed in with her own personal femininity she smelt absolutely delicious. "You look beautiful" I whispered, and pulled away to kiss her cheek.

And instead of taking her back up the stairs to lick and nibble on every delicious part of her body I held my arm out, "shall we?"

I was blessed with the music of her laugh when she responded playfully "we shall."

I led her out to my car and opened the door for her, when she slid in I couldn't help but notice her dress rode up a bit more on her thighs. When I caught myself staring I quickly shut the door and as I made my way to the driver side I wiped my mouth to be sure I didn't drool.

Sliding in, I made quick work of pulling away from the house and off to the little Italian restaurant. We sat in comfortable silence, it was only a 10 minute drive so when we arrived I hopped out and sprinted to her door before she could open it.

I held my hand out for her and helped her out, I intertwined our fingers when I felt her try to pull her hand away. But thankfully she gave up and didn't try to get free again.

I walked by up to the petite woman and gave her my name, I looked down at Amara admiring her eyes, the way they shinned. But I noticed her brows furrow.

Before I could ask the woman chimmed in with her rather annoying high pitched voice to follow her. Once at our Booth, I took my seat across from my mate and looked at her.

"Is there anything I can get you Sir?" The woman said seductively, a shiver of disgust rolled over me.

"A bottle of wine." I kept my eyes on my mate "would you like anything special baby?" I smirked when I spotted an instant blush.

"No. Thank you honey" she looked at me, a knowing brow raised.

I barely heard the woman huff and walk away. I chuckled and was delighted when Amara joined in.

"Now, honey what was our accomplishment?" She smirked.

And god it was sexy seeing her playful side. "I would rather only one specific woman hang all over me, flirt with me and.. " I gave her a wicked smile "get down right dirty with me."

Her mouth dropped open and her face heated up, she quickly closed her mouth and glared at me playfully shaking her head.

"Your unbelievable Thomas." She muttered.

"Amara, I have to ask you something." I stated. I was beyond nervous, I knew even though she'd only been here for a few days I hadn't made the best impression as her mate, or even as a polite person.

She looked at me and once she seen the seriousness in my eyes she sobered and nodded, waiting.

I cleared my throat, opened my mouth and closed it when a man appeared with our wine. I looked up to thank him but seen his eyes all over my mate, I growled lowly.

"Do. Not. Look. At. Her." I seethed and he paled, and scurried away.

I turned back to look at Amara and the air left my lungs at the gentle smile she graced me with. She leaned forward slightly, "your question Thomas?" She reminded.

I nodded, "do you...." I cleared my throat again, wiping my sweaty palms on my pants under the table. "Will you accept me? As your mate?"

She looked thoughtful for a moment, then smiled sweetly again. "Thomas, the real question is; Do you accept me as your mate?" She paused and as I was about to instantly reply 'yes' she stopped me by holding her hand up. "I can't accept you, or let you accept me until you know about me..." she hung her head.

I slide out of my spot and moved to sit beside her, I grabbed her chin and lifted her face. Her eyes shined with unshed tears and my chest constricted "I don't care about your past, I just want you. If, if you don't want me I understand." I said a bit dishearted at the outcome.

Her eyes widened, she grabbed my jacket "I do, I do want you! I've been waiting and waiting for you Thomas. I'm just...afraid that once you hear you won't...you won't want me." She said so dejectedly.

I wrapped my arms around her, pulling her against me, "I will always, always want you Amara. I won't let you go, and I will never, ever leave you." I whispered into her ear. I felt her body shake as she silently cried, though I couldn't see her face I could smell her tears and I rubbed her back whispering over and over that I would always be here for her.

"Say it Amara. Tell me your mine!" I requested intensely.

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