Claire sat stiffly in the silent car, her racing thoughts doing nothing to help calm her beating heart.
Alark and Candy had somehow teamed up to get Octavius and her together in the short time they had been alone, and now, Claire found herself alone in a car with the silver-eyed man while the two matchmakers drove up ahead, blasting a very loud pop song, that even she as a human could hear.
Her new mate was a quiet man from what she had observed, who had no problem with silence and she struggled to find what to say and start up a conversation.
What was she supposed to say in a situation like this? Hello? How was your trip? Are you enjoying your stay? I'm sorry I am your mate and you had to deal with my drama.
What did one say to their mate who also happened to be the highest-ranking pe
