#Chapter 28 MATE

Aaron’s POV I wait a few more minutes at the podium as the media from Mae’s charity gala practically stampedes into my press conference. This is exactly what I was hoping for: to take attention away from Henry Whitmore. Like I said, no one is as ambitious as I am. Though I did wait until Mae was done speaking. I don’t wish to take anymore from her than I already have. With the press finally settling down, I open my mouth to get started. Mate, my wolf says within us, stopping me cold. Shocked that I could have found another mate so quickly, I scan the crowd discreetly. Is she here, in this room? Yes, my wolf confirms. Mate. Then my eyes fall on the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen – violet eyes and all. MATE. When I saw her on TV, I thought Mae looked more beautiful than I’d ever seen her. But now that I see her in person, even at a distance, I realize that she doesn’t quite look like herself. She looks better. As if she’s the best version of herself that sh