Tempting My Offish Mate

Ch. 3

I had managed to sneak back into the dorms around midnight. The ice breaker event has been finished for a few hours now. I found my roommate not in her bed and wondered where she was. Was she with Luke?

I quickly shook the thought from my head as I plopped on the bed upset that I ruined my favorite converse when I shifted. I fell asleep the moment my head hit the pillow.

I woke up to my roommate huffing and puffing throughout the room. I lazily got up from my bed knowing I needed to shower and get ready for the campus tour. Roommate seemed to be throwing a fit about something, slamming things down, but I paid her no mind. As she said this was a single dorm. I didn't exist to her and she didn't exist to me.

I grabbed my bathrobe, towel, shower sandals and toiletries and headed toward the shower. As the water started to hit my face last night's events came to mind. Who the f*ck is my mate and why did they run away from me? Surely their wolf felt the mate bond too.

I wanted to spend the day searching for him, but I knew it would be pointless. My best bet was to stick with all the freshmen and hope I run into him again.

I quickly finished showering and got dressed. Choosing a white Shirt and Capri pants with tennis shoes for today. I figure there would be a lot of walking on this tour. Roommate was gone already, no idea where she went again.

We had all been split into 4 large groups. I was in the blue group with all the medical/health students. They started us in the common areas, taking us to the medical buildings. There was a dentist office, and doctor's office for us to get clinical hours at.

They showed us our lab rooms and the x-ray, CT, and MRI machines they had. They had the best supernatural medical program in the country. It was a very competitive and challenging program. All the things they showed us were getting me so excited to start.

We continued down the hall when I smelled him again. That sweet smell of pine and cinnamon hit my nose like Christmas. I began looking around, sniffing the air like a madwoman. Everyone gave me weird looks, as they should. I followed the scent down a different hall.

I wanted to continue the tour, but I also really needed to find my mate. I turned the corner to find a lab. I slowly pushed the door open as the speed of my heart only increased. The smell wafted into my nostrils the moment the door cracked. I knew he had to be in here. I was trembling with anticipation. What did he look like? What did he sound like? Why did he run?

I wasn't sure if I should be excited or if I should be worried and embracing for another heartbreak. I pushed past that feeling and took a step in. The room was pitch black and I instinctively turned the lights on.

"What are you doing?!" Someone aggressively yelled. "Turn it back off."

I whimpered and quickly turned them off.

I could hear steps marching their way up to me as my eyes adjusted to the dark. I could hear my heartbeat in my ears. My nerves were on edge as I embraced for, what I was sure was going to be, a long lecture of sorts.

My eyes finally adjusted to the dark and I could make out a few people. Everyone was eyeing me in a not so pleasant way. Probably mad I turned the lights on. How was I supposed to know?

This large figure marched towards me and I'm guessing it's the guy that yelled at me a second ago. He was tall, a lot taller than me. He had broad shoulders and a muscular build. I could see his strong jawline and furrowed brow as he got closer. His hair was messy on top like he'd been in this lab a while.

"Who are you? And what are you doing here?" He quickly and aggressively asked.

I stumbled, how stupid would I look if I said I was looking for my mate. I stayed silent for a moment.

"Well? Don't you know we're working with light sensitive cells here? Any light harm's them!" He scolded. His tone was so harsh it forced me to take a step back even though I don't intimidate easily.

"I'm sorry. I had no idea. I got separated from my group and-"

"Oh great, another freshman." He interrupted. "Leave now. We don't need any freshmen here."

"Right, sorry." I stepped back to the door. I was about to open it when his hand landed over it. He leaned down to me.

"Stop looking for me." he whispered in my ear as he opened the door and shoved me out. I caught a small glimpse of him through the crack of light.

He was very handsome. He had dark brown hair and dark eyes. His jaw was wide and strong. His nose was sharp and small. His lips were pressed in a thin line of anger. He had an intense look in his eyes as my confused ones met his.

Was he my mate? How did he know I was looking for him? And why doesn't he want me searching for him? Why doesn't he want me?

I swallowed back the pain refusing to tear up in front of him. I gave him a sour look as I turned on my heel and stormed away. I refused to let him think he had any hold over me, even though he had it all.

I didn't let a tear stream down my face until I turned the corner. I gave myself a moment before I went back to search for my group.

How could he just send me away? How was he not interested in the mate bond? What the h*ll was his name?

I was starting to get mad the more I thought about it. I could feel Heli riling up inside me as well. She wanted out badly.

I decided not to go back to the group. I will wait right here for this f*cker to come out and explain what his problem was. I refuse to let him make me feel this way with no explanation. If he doesn't want a mate then he better reject me now. I crossed my arms and took a seat in a nearby chair.