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coffee.”
    Smiling I nod as if he read my mind. I know he is a mortal so there is no way in hell he would be able to read my complicated mind.
    Following Anne to the love seat, I sit on the edge of the cushion as Alexander rests on the center cushion. We both seem to be pulled by the same feeling of electricity since we sit as close to each other as possible. When I feel his leg rub against mine, a shiver cascades down my body.
    Anne obviously sees the absurdity going on between us and gives us both a motherly look with a gentle smile.
    “I have wanted the two of you to meet for some time. I’m happy Lea popped in when she did.”
    Alexander and I looked at each other and smile as I recognize she is trying to set us up. Not being able to help myself, I break out into a fit of giggles.
    Alexander breaks my silly giggles. “Apparently Lea, my aunt has plans for us. I myself would like to get to know you better. It isn’t every day I get to meet a beautiful Fae. Let us take a walk after we finish our coffee.” He smiles at Anne so sweetly and then gives me a smirk.
    It isn’t like me to be taken back by a handsome man; all the men in my kingdom are the most good looking. Smiling, I nod in agreement. I can’t help but wonder what my aunts would think if they were here. Would they mind that I am taken with this mere mortal? I rush to finish my coffee and as I down the last drop, I see Alexander seems to be doing the same.
    “Thank you, Anne. The coffee was wonderful. I shall return when Alexander and I are finished getting to know each other.”
    Looking at Alexander, I notice he has a smile on his face as he hugs and then kisses his aunt on the cheek. He Whispers something into her ear, which makes her smile from ear to ear. Making a quick exit, I hope Alexander hurries with his goodbyes. Just as I start getting impatient, Alexander shows up with a basket of some sort.
    He notices I furrow my brow as I wonder what his plans are.
    He takes the moment to close the distance between us, smiles and says, “It’s a picnic basket. I have no nefarious plans of any sort. I really just want to get to know the beautiful Lea.”
    Smiling at his compliment, I take his extended elbow and we walk to the field. I can’t wait to hear his story.

 
     
     
     
    Chapter Six
     
    As Alexander lays the blanket out, he can see I am too nervous to sit. He looks at me and nods to the blanket, smiling wickedly at me. I feel the heat rising deep inside.
    Clearing my throat, I ask, “Alexander of the Neuri tribe, how long has Anne spoken of me to you?”
    If the shocked look on his face is any indication, he never expected me to ask that question.
    “Aunt Anne has spoken to me many times since I was very little. Often of the most beautiful Lea. So of course, I was intrigued by you showing up today. Today is my thirtieth birthday and it is the day I am officially the leader of the Neuri tribe. My ceremony is this evening. I do hope you will come.”
    My smile quickly fades to frustration as I realize I can’t be at his ceremony tonight, I have a family dinner I have to go to. My aunts will be very disappointed in me if I miss it. Then I remember I am twenty-five years old and if I don’t want to go to a family dinner I really don’t have to. I smile “I would love to go with you!”
    I notice movement in the trees and stiffen. I thought I was going to be able to sit back, relax, and get to know this sexy man.
    Alexander notices my demeanor has changed, “It’s okay, they aren’t here to harm us . They are here to protect me. I promise.”
    I can’t help but smile and ask, “What do you mean protect you? Why do you need protection?”
    He smiles and places his hand over mine. “I am the leader of the Neuri tribe. I have to have protection wherever I go. They aren’t beasts; they are werewolves.”
    Immediately pulling my hand back as I start sliding away from him. He looks at me as if I have lost my mind, and maybe I have. I am on a