Chapter 161

My mate's scent is on her. It's strong. But she's not my mate. But she knows my mate. Why is my mate hiding from me? I know she knows who I am. I could feel her watching me. But I can't spot her. Oh shit. This Alpha guy asked me something. I should just nod. "Oh. When did you guys meet?" I pulled away from Marco's mind as Jeremy posed a question. Tai lightly smacked Marco's chest. "Sorry. This dufus wasn't even listening" she told my mate apologetically. "We're not mates. Just friends. And we met when we were ten- I think" she stated. Good. Just friends. "Do either of you have a mate?" I asked in a genuinely curious tone. Tai shook her head and looked shocked when Marco nodded. "Well, I- she's here. I know that for sure. I'm just not sure who she is" he muttered, embarrassed. Jeremy ducked his head down to my ear and whispered lowly, so they wouldn't hear. "He's Gar's mate. Isn't he?" he guessed. I nodded my head, mumblin