Chapter 2. Meeting Her

"Good morning Alpha!

Jack is quickly greeted by his house cook when he arrives at the dining table to join his pack of six wolves including Matias for the usual breakfast. The cook was standing beside the long dining table, and she never ate until all seven of them finished. That's a habit that Jack doesn't mind, as long as she makes the meals well.

"Good morning," he murmured before accepting the chair his Beta was pulling out for him.

The men carry on with their breakfast after briefly greeting him. And he just replied with a slow nod of his head as recognition. At the corner of his eye, he can see their every move. The wolves seemed to act a little bit comfortable in his presence now, after weeks of living together.

"Alpha, are you going to the Diner today?

The biggest diner in Saint Augustine was bought by Alpha Prince Jack to blend in with the locals. It's been two months of living in the quiet town and still he's no luck in finding her. His human mate.

Gemer an eighteen-year-old wolf sitting on his right side across Beta Matias had asked that question. Jack took the ham and eggs with toasted bread on his plate before giving the young wolf his answer.

"No, I am going to the nearby city for a stroll".

"Hmmm ok, well Alpha I was just wondering..if you have uhm."

Gemer hesitated.

And after a few seconds, Beta Matias cleared his throat and completed the question.

"What he means by Alpha is if you have met the new cashier in our Diner? She's the new girl I told you about the other day. Her name is Carmela".

"Eighteen-year-old, about five foot three, dark hair and green eyes. Gemer took a liking to this girl so he wants to know if you have met her to confirm if she isn't your mate".

Gemer almost choked on his cup while listening to Beta Matias. It was quite clear to all of them that their priority in this town is to find their Alpha's mate which is why he just wanted to make sure.

Alpha Jack arched one brow and turned his head towards Gemer. The poor young man looked down at the table as if guilty of something. He couldn't have a mate as young as eighteen, could he? Jack doubted the thought. But Maleficus didn't mention the age of his human mate and for a human's eyes his age is around twenty-eight years old, that's a decade older if his mate is eighteen.

"I will visit the Diner later in the evening. Gemer, don't do anything stupid if the girl is not your mate then leave her alone I don't want any issues in the diner. Especially with humans, they are being protected by the hunters. You guys know the drill".

The hunters are a group of humans armed with guns and silver bullets who hunt down wolves that do not respect the law of the land. Meaning wolves who don't join a pack and drink human blood. It is forbidden to hurt humans as well and humans are forbidden to hurt the wolves. A peace treaty has been made for the groups to coexist.

"I'm sorry Alpha".

Gemer looked apologetic. He would never do anything stupid to anger his Alpha as the future king of the Royal Pack. He has so much respect for him.

Jack took a sip of his freshly brewed black coffee that the old cook poured into his cup. He didn't say a word until breakfast was over.

*Carmela's POV

It's my second week at the biggest diner in town called "Jack's Diner". Today was an ordinary day, as usual work is the same. An eight-hour shift had compensated for the money I am getting paid for. I don't know what people love about this place that keeps them coming back. The menu is similar to other restaurants but only this place is busy all the time.

I glanced at the big wall clock facing me from the right side of the counter. It strikes at ten o'clock in the evening. I let out a heavy sigh, thank God! Two hours more and it will be over. The Diner closed at twelve.

"Hey, pretty girl! How are you doing tonight?

Gemer, the tall and well-built young man with blond hair who works as one of the waiters at the diner caught my attention. He is smiling at me, flashing his perfectly set of white teeth as he bends down a little to put his right elbow on the counter.

"Hi Gemer! I'm good, how about you?

I answered casually, I know this one had his eyes on me since the day I started working at this diner. But I don't seem to like him in the same way. He is a good-looking young man and about my age but my priorities do not include looking for a boyfriend right now. I'm saving for college and that is my focus for working this summer break.

"Oh, I feel great now that I see you. By the way, can I take you home tonight?

Just as he said those words, the two other waiters Michael and Ronil glanced at him with a hint of something like anger in their brown eyes. I wonder what that is? The two boys are brothers and from what I know the three of them are friends. Are they fighting with Gemer now?

Gemer coughed and looked at me with a smile that was waiting for a yes.

"I am...ok Gemer if you insist. But only for tonight because the next time my older sister will be picking me up."

That is a lie because my older sister Hannah will never pick me up. She is busy working at a club and usually comes home around two or three in the morning. Our Dad is also busy doing the hunter's work. When I was young my mother was killed by the beast and since then my father started obsessing over killing those vile creatures. He sometimes forgets that he has two daughters who need his attention too.

Gemer's brown eyes sparkled in delight and as he walked away to take the guest's order he kept glancing towards me at the counter.

Those customers, most of them are women giggling and chuckling like a bunch of kids who have been given some sweet treats. They only came into this diner to look at our waiters, but I don't blame them. Our six waiters are all well-built and sexy looking dude's, they must have worked out every day to be women's eye candy. The restaurant manager, Mr. Matias is the only man I've seen who dresses up formally in a long-sleeved button-down shirt and slacks while most of the guys here are showing off their muscles in tight t-shirts and skinny ripped jeans.

Some of the girls who come are expecting to meet the Diner's owner too. I've heard his name is Jack, this diner is named after him. They say he's a filthy rich young man and a jaw-dropping gorgeous playboy who loves to travel the world and have fun. This diner is just one of his few minor businesses. Well, I've never seen him around and it's not like I care.

Even the manager Mr. Matias was only seen twice by me and that was the day when I got hired and the other day when I was trained.

Four ladies are working in this diner, apart from me but I am only close to one girl and her name is Jane. She is my friend and co-worker but she is off today, so I'm gonna be in charge of closing the diner with the supervisor Michael, and Gemer. Some of the waiters would already go home half an hour before closing.

"Let's go, Carmela."

I was at the locker closing my door when Gemer popped out of nowhere. He wasn't there when Michael and I were counting the sales so I thought he had already left.

"Oh, I thought you already got home".

"Of course not, I told you I'm taking you home tonight. Come on my Harley is waiting outside".

We walked together outside when suddenly Gemer halted and I heard heavy footsteps coming towards us. The air suddenly felt warm and the hairs on my neck began to stand.

"What's wrong Gemer?

I asked him confused because he was just standing there motionless and looking straight up ahead. I followed his vision and saw a manly figure coming out of the shadows.

He looks tall and big with broad shoulders, his hair in a clean cut with a light brown color. Dressed up in a tight gray shirt under a black leather jacket. My eyes rolled down his dark jeans that hugged his lean and muscular thighs. I swallowed a lump in my throat as my eyes travelled back to his face. Oh my God, this man looks so gorgeous! I can hear my heartbeat starting to pump faster with blood.

He is getting nearer and I realized that his eyes are golden brown and he is looking intently at me. But I can't seem to comprehend why his expression looks angry and intense. His lips were in a grim line.

"Mate".

He growls and says the word, I nervously diverted my gaze towards Gemer as he mumbles something I didn't hear quite clearly.

"Oh no, Alpha. Carmela is your mate?

"What Gemer? Did you say something? I nervously asked him but suddenly strong fingers gripped my arm.

"Mine! My mate". He growls again this time near me.

"Excuse me mister don't touch me! Do I know you? I tried shaking his hands off but he didn't budge. Instead, his grip becomes stronger I'm sure it would leave a mark on my arm soon. Gemer finally spoke clearly.

"Congratulations Alpha Jack you have found your mate at last".

He smiled creepily which made my mind get dizzy with confused emotions. And before I could say anything he grabbed me towards his muscled chest and wrapped his hands behind my neck. I was forced to look up and stare back at his blazing eyes. I can hear his ragged breathing fanning my face and a groan escaped his mouth as he ran his eyes over my face and on my lips.

"You are to come with me my Mate, you're mine and no one else can touch you but me. From this day on do not leave out of my sight, for until the day I declare you bear my mark soon you will become my wife".

My eyes almost fell out of my socket from what I've heard. What is he talking about? Is he a psycho friend of Gemer? What should I do, panic and fatigue consumed me. I opened my mouth to protest but no words came out and then my knees gave up. I fell into the arms of a handsome psycho.