Chapter 7
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Brooke’s POV
I found myself triumphantly standing outside my new gallery in Indiana. This was just what I needed after what occurred last week.
Aurora and I have started going for daily runs to keep ourselves occupied. I was overjoyed when I saw my new baby. Because the gallery was still being renovated, I needed to get some paperwork done.
While the staff at the gallery conducted some touch-ups, I decided to go to the nearby restaurant.
Nicklaus’s POV
Isaac asked curiously.
“Alpha, the owner of the gallery, is around. Do you want me to schedule a meeting with her for you?”
Everyone has been curious to know if I would accept Brooke. I want to keep her around, but she can’t be the Luna of this pack. I waited for her, but I'm afraid I will have to reject her. How do I even reject a human? I shook my head and looked at Isaac.
“ I'll go visit her if you tell me where she is.”
After approximately three minutes, Isaac informed me that Brooke had arrived at my restaurant. I drove without any of my guards or pack members. I was packing my vehicle when her scent struck me. I believe I am doomed.
How can I say no to this? I swaggered towards her.
Brooke’s POV
I'm acquainted with this scent.
The most exquisite scent I'd ever smelled, it engulfed me and made me forget everything. It was earthly rain combined with the most powerful gardenia flower.
It's also a little minty. What this scent was doing to me was beyond imagination. I was drenched and got a burning feeling. I glanced up to see who was torturing me. My mouth fell open.
I got to my feet and took a step towards him. I was only able to take one step. I was unable to move. I stood there, my legs trembling. Our gazes connected at that very moment.
It felt as if the whole world had come to a halt and it was just the two of us. I couldn’t see anyone else at the restaurant but him. What exactly is this? Just then, Aurora howled, "MATE!".
I was taken aback. He was watching me, and that alone caused my body to do and feel several strange things. My cheeks were flushed. The torment of his eyes studying me was unbearable.
I got captivated by a part of my physique that he gaped at. The blush was just too strong on my body. It got quite difficult to breathe all of a sudden. My breathing was erratic.
I was drenched in sweat. This man is nothing short of a Greek god. He is rather tall. He was pursuing something around 7 meters tall. He was drop-dead gorgeous, just like in my dreams.
His razor-sharp jaw was well sculpted. He had a good body. His arms were muscular and toned. He had green eyes, precisely like the ones I'd seen in my dreams. His eyes returned my stare.
We kept our gazes locked for what seemed like an eternity. I really wanted to kiss him. He appeared just as he did in my dreams, even better.
I knew right then and there that I was madly in love with this guy. Looking at him alone made me start drooling. I bit my bottom lip simply to regain some self-control. He looked at me and grinned as if he was aware of his power over me. Then I overheard him ask,
"Can I join you?"
.. Screw his voice.
Nicklaus’s POV
“Sure,” she replied.
It was like listening to a tune when I heard her voice. It felt fantastic to become hefty. But I can't let my emotions get the better of me.
Having a human, Luna, would simply encourage rogues and other packs to utilize her as a vulnerability against me. They're going to start assaulting my pack. Several packs and rogues have been looking for anything they can use against me, but they haven't found anything, and I'm not going to give them anything.
I shook my head and extended my hand for a handshake, a handshake, f**k I can't believe it. I am the Hunter, I thought to myself as I looked at her, scrutinizing her. She didn't reach out her hand. Her gaze was fixed on her laptop.
I could see she wasn't happy with whatever she was looking at. She then took her phone, looked at me, and apologized.
Please give me a minute.”
She sent a text message. I saw her staring out the window, then she smiled and said,
"Thank you."
I swear I could stare at that grin for the rest of my life.
“ New in town,” I asked.
Of course, I know, I was only attempting to strike up a discussion. In amazement, I snickered. In my whole life, I have never started a conversation. People were constantly interested in speaking with me.
“Yes,” she answered, smiling.
I can't read her thoughts for some reason. How is this even possible? Who is my little mate and why can’t I get into her head? This is fascinating.
I smiled back, Me Hunter, smiled. I never smiled at a woman. I'm often giving folks satisfied frowns, but for some reason, I'm her beaming today. This is quite fascinating. I can't read her thoughts, but I can definitely smell her arousal.
I feel like taking her right here and right now. “I'd say sure, but I just got an email from the guesthouse. They informed me yesterday, but I was too exhausted to hear what the woman was saying. The guesthouse is completely booked for the whole week,”
and then I recalled it was Monday.
“So, what is it that has brought you to Indiana?” I inquired.
“I've recently opened a gallery.”
Of course, I'm aware of that. She continues staring at me as if she's trying to read my thoughts. We've been dream f*****g for as long as I can remember. It's perfectly natural. I grinned, thinking that maybe I was a dream come true.
“My name is Nicklaus, and are you?”
Of course, I know you are Brooke. I was about to say something when I heard her say,
"Hello, Klaus, my name is Brooke, Brooke Holland,”
sweet goddess. I'll take her if she calls me Klaus one more time." My mother used to refer to me as Klaus, but when Brooke refers to me as Klaus, it thrills me. After all, I am a pervert.
She's unique; everyone calls me Nick, and I'm quite content to be referred to as Klaus by her. I let out a mischievous chuckle.
“You seem to be young. Why is art important?”
I'm sure it's because of me, but I have to keep the discussion continuing.
"It's a lengthy tale, but to make it short, it was because of a complete stranger about whom I was fascinated," she said, flashing for a while before responding,
"What do you do?"
“I own many businesses and run a family business.”
I still can't get over the fact that I can't read her thoughts. I can't even order her to do anything. My power has compelled many individuals to surrender to me, even Alphas. Without uttering a word, I always utilized my eyes to make them acquiesce.
It was effective for both immortals and humans. What is it with my little mate?
Brooke’s POV
Klaus's stare is menacing. It made me experience strange emotions. I'm not sure what's going on with me. I'm not able to read Klaus' thoughts. That is odd, but it is also intriguing.
Though I can tell he's an Alpha, and a powerful one at that, I know he knows we're mates, but he doesn't seem to show it. It's difficult to tell what's going on inside his head. Then again, I'm a moron. I'll simply go along with it.
Something tells me that dealing with this one will be difficult. He oozes power, authority, and domination, but then his eyes... his eyes scream s*x. Please help me, Goddess.
I doubt I'll be able to control myself if I remain with this hunk here for another minute. I need to take a breather. I need to get some fresh air.
“So, since you're new in town, let me give you a little tour.”
“ Sure,” I answered.
This is exactly what I need.
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