love a good laugh. I like to be in the great outdoors. I’m from an exotic country, and I just moved to Hope Valley. Shall I say that?”
“Yes, why not?”
“I’m very independent, but also care about my family. I can be fiery and sarcastic, but I’m very warm-hearted. And when I’ve come back from hiking or camping, I love nothing more than a snuggle in a nice warm bed. I think that’s all. How’s that?”
“Great. Far more descriptive than a lot of people.”
“Hey, I’ve come all this way to find myself a mate. I want to give it my best shot!”
“That’s the spirit!” Tamika said, patting her cousin’s hand. “Ok, now you have to say what you’re looking for.”
“Ok, I need a guy who’s as strong as me. No pussies.” Tamika gasped.
“Maybe leave the last phrase out.” Adaira winked at her.
“Only kidding, cous’! Hmm… needs to like being outdoors.”
“Shifters all love the outdoors, but, good, leave that one in.”
“Must appreciate an independent woman. I want to have kids some day. Shall I put that in?” Tamika nodded.
“Definitely. Most shifters want a family.”
“Doesn’t need to be very tidy, as I’m not.”
“Maybe play that one down, dear, as you don’t want the guys to know quite how messy you are!” Adaira scowled at her, but deleted her last entry.
“What else? Must be passionate, genuine, fearless and fun.”
“Great! I think you’ve nailed it! Now we need some photos. Do you have a selection on your phone?”
“Yeah, I think so.” Tamika craned her neck and looked at Adaira’s photos as she scrolled through her photo reel.
“How about this one?” She pointed to a close up of Adaira looking directly into the camera, about to give in to one of her frequent bursts of hilarity. Her full, pink lips were slightly parted, and the dimples were showing in her cheeks. Sunlight picked out the gold tones of her eyes, and the cute freckles scattered across her nose. Her skin was immaculate, fine pored, and with a slight natural blush showing on her cheeks. Adaira shrugged.
“I guess that one’s not too bad.”
“And this one?” In the shot Tamika was pointing to, Adaira was between two other girls, in the midst of a jungle, with vines and creepers surrounding them, and they were all laughing with abandon.
“Yeah, I love that photo. The three of us were traveling in Indonesia together. We had such a great time!”
“Ok,” Tamika said, selecting it. “Now we need a nice full-body shot, so the guys can see how lovely and curvy you are.”
“How about this one?” Adaira said, tapping on another hiking shot. She was wearing heavy boots and khaki shorts, and her hair was up, under a broad-brimmed hat.
“It’s a great photo,” Tamika said gently. “But I think the guys would appreciate seeing you in a dress, if possible?” Adaira’s pretty face contorted with disgust.
“I suppose I might have one somewhere.” She scrolled back through her photos for a long time. “School reunion,” she said at last, tapping on a photo. She looked stunning. She was wearing a floor-length cherry-red velvet gown. It was an off-the-shoulder style, and the material was loose and floaty at the neckline, skimming above her full cleavage. The waist nipped in, and the skirt was pleated and flowing. Her flame-colored hair was loose and curling around her shoulders.
“That’s perfect!” Tamika exclaimed. “You look like a Scottish maiden from medieval times!” Adaira cackled.
“People kept calling me Queen Elizabeth the First all night, so I guess I did look like I was from another era.”
“I think the shifter guys will love this one.” Tamika reached over with a perfectly manicured finger and selected it, then tapped a couple more things.
“Ok, your profile is ready! You can add to it at any point though, of course. Now, all that remains is to answer the questions. I’d encourage you to be as honest with yourself as you can, as it will help the app