Malia “What!!” I practically screamed at him and Ty burst out laughing. “Stop messing with me,” I smacked his arm lightly and rolled my eyes. Ty shook his head, “I’m not, you’re just too cute. I knew you’d react like that,” his laughing slowed a little but he continued to smile the biggest grin at me. Wait, is he actually serious? Ty turned to me and took a step closer, his chest pressing against mine, his hand cupping my cheek. “We’re mates, you’re meant to be with me,” he whispered, then his lips were on mine and my whole body felt like it was on fire. “Mates?” I asked when he pulled back. I’d heard him and Emily use that word a couple of times now. What did they mean? “Two people that are destined to be together, they’re a perfect match. Like what humans call soul mates, but for w