"Love…" Ace couldn't finish his word when he felt Kate hugged him. The sudden hug caught both of them off guard, causing a moment of surprise.
"U-Uh… I'm s-sorry," Kate stuttered. After realizing what she did, she bit her lower lip and was about to let go, but Ace wrapped his arms around her waist, drawing her even closer. As he did so, he found himself inhaling his mate's sweet strawberry scent.
"I miss you," Ace whispered.
"Hmmm, me t-too," Kate shyly admitted, making Ace grin.
"Gods, I could kiss you right now, but I promised I would wait," Ace whispered and tucked the stray hair behind Kate's ear. "Let's go?" he said.
"Evelyn, I will take your friend out with me," Ace said as he glanced behind Kate's back where her friend was sitting.
"Bring her back before seven in the evenin
