Chapter 0231 Gavin : Sorry I couldnte overst night .


    Id like to see you tonight though .


    Dinner tonight ? I couldnt help the smile that lit up my face .


    I pressed the reply button and typed out my own message .


    Me : That sounds great ! I pressed send and then I quickly got out of bed .


    I didnt bother changing out of my pajamas as I left my room and went down the stairs and towards the kitchen .


    My stomach was growling considering I hadnt eatenst night .


    I hoped Chester was well enough to cook breakfast ; if not , I guess Ill just have to cook it myself .


    I was honestly surprised when I saw him hard at work in the kitchen .


    There was no one else with him though .


    I nced around the kitchen , wondering where the kitchen adds were but when I didnt see them , my eyes found Chesters .


    He had paused his movements behind the counter , and I could see that he was contemting asking me something , but then he changed his mind and turned his attention back to what he was doing .


    Where is everybody ? I asked as I walked towards the breakfast nook and took a seat .


    I told them I wanted some space today and to take the day off , he told me , without even ncing in my direction .


    I watched him as he moved effortlessly around the kitchen Is everything okay ? I asked , raising my brows at him .


    He finished ting the food and then he slid it across the counter and in my direction .


    He was quiet as he walked over to the coffee pot and started to pour some into a mug for me .


    At first , I didnt think he was going to answer my question .


    But then he brought me the coffee , along with the sweeteners and cream , and he leaned against the counter , looking defeated .


    Can I ask you a question ? He asked .


    I nodded and started to sweeten my coffee and poor cream into the ck elixir .


    Of course , I answered .


    I was honestly just d that someone was at least talking to me .


    I would answer any question he had for me at this point .


    Youre 20 , right ? he asked .


    I nced up at him and nodded .


    Yes , I answered .


    Why ? Usually , people find their mates at the age of 18 , he murmured .


    I held up my hand to stop him .


    Thats a myth , I told him .


    You can find your mate at any stage of life .


    It doesnt have ot be at 18.


    How old is too old ? I furrowed my brows .


    I dont believe there is such a thing as too old , I told him But 35 ? He asked .


    Chapter 0231 1 took a sip of my coffee , eyeing him carefully over the rim before I set the coffee mug down .


    I licked my lips and picked up my fork .


    Chester made the worlds fluffiest pancakes and the most delicious bacon I had ever seen .


    My mouth was watering at the sight of the food .


    Thats not very old , I told him .


    And as I said , you can find your mate at any age .


    He was quiet for a moment longer and I took that as an opportunity to start eating .


    I nearly moaned as the vors burst in my mouth , and it made him chuckle and shake his head .


    It was good to see him smiling after yesterday , even if it was brief .


    I picked up my coffee to take another sip .


    Have you ever found yours ? He suddenly asked , making me choke and gag on the coffee .


    I spit some onto the counter without meaning to and it made him jump back .


    He quickly grabbed some napkins to wipe the spill .


    Are you okay ? Yeah , I said between coughs .


    Im fine .


    Just took me by surprise is all … He looked at me sheepishly as he threw the napkins away .


    Sorry , he murmured .


    I shook my head and waved off his apology .


    Dont be , its okay , I told him as I settled myself back down .


    I took a deep breath and met his eyes ; I didnt want to lie to him .


    Besides , it didnt matter anymore .


    The cat was out of the bag … Irene knew the truth and she was honestly the only one I didnt want to know about this .


    Chester lived in this mansion , which meant he saw almost everything .


    He knew about my rtionship with Gavin , so didnt matter if he knew even more details .


    Yes … I finally answered .


    He nced up at me with a frownL What ? I found my mate , I told him .


    When I was 18.


    I had known him for a long time prior and admittedly , Ive always had a little crush on him throughout our childhood .


    We are from the same pack … so we were always around each other .


    When I turned 18 we discovered that we were mates and then he marked me almost right away .


    I brushed the hair away from my neck to show him my mark and he gasped when he saw .


    Youve been marked ? He asked , his eyes wide with horror .


    I nodded and sighed .


    H Yes , I replied out loud .


    I stared down at my te , a wave of sadness washing over me .


    We were supposed to get married .


    So , why didnt you ? He asked .


    What happened ? 1 bit my lower lip , remaining quiet for a moment , and then looked up at him .


    He left me for Gavns daughter .