Page 16 of My Unexpected Mate

I hurried after her and grabbed my wallet.

“I’m paying,” I told her.

“No, you don’t have to.”

“I want to,” I smiled and opened the door.

A cute human guy smiled at me.

“Hello. That would be 13 bucks please,” he said and handed me the pizza box.

I smiled and handed him the money. “Thank you very much.”

I closed the door and went back to the living room. I put the pizza on the table and we each got a slice.

Annie moaned and I laughed. “What? It’s really good,” she said.

“So, what is so terrifying about this Gabriel guy?” I asked while chewing.

She’s right, pizza is delicious.

“Well, they say he is not very forgiving. He tortured and beat the shit out of a couple of people because they have done him wrong. I don’t know if he killed somebody, but there are rumors that he did. Using his magic. He is powerful, very powerful. And they say he has a unique magical power. I don’t know what it is exactly. But he is scary. He just looks cold and unforgiving.”

I gulped. He didn’t sound like someone who would help me.

“What do you think he would do if I asked him for his help? I don’t want to end up being tortured.”

“Well, you are pretty. And hot. Maybe you could use that to your advantage,” she shrugged. “And maybe he could torture you in a much more pleasant way,” she smirked and winked at me.

“Oh my God, Annie,” I blushed. “You are horrible,” I laughed.

“So, he lives nearby?” she asked me after we stopped laughing.

“Yeah, on the Spring Alley. It’s not that far. It took me maybe 15 minutes from his house to yours.”

“If you want, we could go there tomorrow. You could talk to him. I will not leave your side, I promise,” she suggested.

“Maybe…” I sighed. “I’m still not sure. But I will think about it. Thank you, Annie,” I smiled at her.

“I’m glad I can be helpful, girl.”

We found a movie on Netflix we both wanted to watch and got comfortable on the couch.

Tonight, I will watch a movie, relax and laugh with my friend, tomorrow I will go find this Gabriel guy.

CHAPTER SIX - We are Getting Closer

Gabriel’s POV

“What did you say?” Nick was the first one to respond.

I was frozen.

He sat next to me and looked at his mom, pizza long forgotten.

“I said her name is Aria,” she said looking confused. “What is going on boys?”

Nick looked at me with a bright smile on his face. “Do you think it’s her?”