Chapter 1
Elizabeth Pov.
The sun shone through the curtains as the sun hit my face while I was in a deep sleep. Just then my alarm went off as it was seven o’clock in the morning. Reaching out trying to shut off the alarm, once the alarm stopped when I slammed my hand on the button of the alarm. Groaning as I slowly sat up as my long dark brown hair was a bit messy like a lion’s mane and I rubbed my eyes a bit. Looking ahead at the mirror that was in front of my bed as my hazel blue eyes stare back at me. I sighed and yawned a bit while stretching a bit then swung my legs over the bed. Feeling the cold floor against my feet as I stood up and started walking to the bathroom and started doing my morning routine. I quickly took a shower then got out with a towel around me before walking out to my room to get into my work clothes. I dried off before putting on my clothes, a yellow shirt with the logo of the cafe shop on the back of the shirt and black skirt with long socks that goes to my knees. Looking at myself in the mirror as my tan pale skin is smooth and soft and my long dark brown hair is down. I grab my brush then start brushing my hair out before pulling it up in a high ponytail. I looked at myself in the mirror till I saw some pictures of my family and my little brother. The last day we had together till mother and father died in a car wreck. That was four years ago, now my brother lives with one of my good friends and I live alone in an apartment complex. My phone lights up showing a picture of me and my brother with our kinda like older brother on my wallpaper. Picking up my phone as it was a message from Andrew Hart just checking on me. I sighed and put my phone in my pocket in my skirt then put on my canvas red shoes before grabbing my bag that had my stuff in it and my jacket before heading to the door. Grabbing my car keys on the way out while heading out of the door. When I walked out I saw the door across my place was open and boxes next to the door. I saw a man inside the apartment moving boxes around as I smiled. I still have time to say hello. I thought to myself before I could say anything. My phone went off as I sighed and pulled out my phone and saw it was my little brother Liam. I answer.
“Eliza!” Liam yelled as I flinched while pulling my phone away a bit before placing it back to my ear.
“Morning to you too Liam.” I said and started walking away as I can say hello to my new neighbor some other time.
“I need help, Olivia wants to study with me after work.” Liam said as I laughed.
“Aww, my little brother’s crush wants to hang out.” I teased as I could tell Liam was not to be found with my tone.
“This is not funny Elizabeth J Reacher! I am serious!” Liam huffed as I rolled my eyes.
“Fine Liam Jr. Reacher, what do you need help with?” I asked while I was in the elevator pressing the button to go to the ground floor.
“What do girls like?” Liam asked as I sighed as the elevator slowly went down.
“Well a lot of girls like other things, like candles, books, chocolate, sometimes music that they like mixed on a CD, um…what does she like?” I asked as I adjusted my bag.
“Well she really loves books.” He said as I smiled.
“Well there is a start, find a book that you think she would love, get it with some chocolate and maybe her favorite candle smell.” I told him
“Okay I will do that, could you tell Mrs. Brown that I might be late for my shift.” Liam told me as I smiled.
“I think she will understand. Remember a book that she might really love, some chocolates or her favorite candy, and a candle that she loves.” I told him as he sighs.
“Yes mum, but thanks sis. I owe you one.” He said as I can tell he was happy, “See you later at work! Bye.”
“Bye.” I said as he hung up and I put my phone in my bag as the elevator stopped and there was a ding as I stepped out of the elevator before heading to the door passing Jo. “Morning, Jo.”
“Morning Ms. Reacher.” He said as I smiled and walked out of the door.
Once I was out the door I was welcome to the nice but a bit of chilly morning air. I smile and head down the street where my car was. It was a 2000 red mustang GT. It kinda looks like a race car before the tail end of the car but it’s not, just for show. I unlocked my car before getting in and put the key into the ignition then turned the key as the car started nicely. The radio was on for the morning news and broadcast. Pulling out of my parking spot I head down the road. After a while driving in the city of Omaha as I drove all the way to work. Once I got there I parked my car in my parking spot while turning off my car. Pulling my keys out of the ignition before opening my door and stepping out then locked my door as shutting the door. Walking to the cafe shop that is called Cafe of Wonders, opening the door as the fresh smell of coffee hits my face and the warm fuzzy feeling of the shop warms me up from the chill outside.
“Morning Elizabeth!” Mrs. Brown called from the counter.
“Morning Ava.” I said with a smile.
Ava Brown is in her mid fifties and has short blonde hair with some grays, green eyes that look like the fresh grass color and always wears glasses. She took me in when my parents passed and she was like a mother to me, always there if I needed someone to talk to or someone to be there. She is the best boss you could ever ask for, she is kind and funny. She handed me my fresh coffee that I always have in the morning as she knows I don’t eat breakfast as I head straight here.
“Ice coffee with fresh vanilla and here is a roll with your coffee like always, freshly made.” Mrs. Brown said with a kind smile as I smiled back.
“Thanks Ava.” I said while taking a sip of my coffee and a bite out of my roll.
I walked in the back to put my bag in my locker then pulled out my phone as I got a text from Liam saying he got the stuff and will be late for work still. I smile as I am happy for my brother to find someone that loves him for who he was. He is a dork in his own way and he is very shy and caring. Unlike me, I sometimes can be right ass bitchy if I want to, say what is on my mind, and somewhat kind, but I’m always kind to the people I care about and sometimes to strangers. I finished up my coffee and rolled before joining Mrs. Brown to the front.
“So where is your little brother?” Mrs. Brown asked as I clock myself in.
“He is going to be a little late. He is getting things for the girl he likes.” I told her as she smiled.
“About time, and that is fine that he is a bit late then. It’s Friday so there are not many people today like always.” Mrs. Brown said as I smiled.
“Yeah I mean he has been after her heart since he first laid eyes on her.” I said while doing my morning routine in the shop.
“Yes and I hope things go well for him.”
“Me too.” I said as I went into the bathrooms to check if it was clean and toilet paper if stocked and other things.
Everything looks good then head out of the bathrooms and to the front counter as I grab my cap that has my name and put it on. Okay I am ready for the day. I thought to myself with a smile while Mrs. Brown was in the back making fresh rolls and other goodies for the day. That’s right, everything here is freshly made and baked by Mrs. Brown hands and they are so good. The snacks and rolls make your mouth droll and you can’t just have one or two. Well that is my thinking. I giggled to myself a bit as I remember when Liam and I started working here he ate about five rolls and ten treats and Mrs. Brown scowled at him but can’t help but smile that she knows he loves her baking. The bell rang while the door opened as I snapped out of my memory and focused on work. I looked up and saw a very handsome man, to me he looks Scottish but I might be wrong, but damn he is built. He has short dark brown hair with a stubble beard and ice blue eyes that are piercing that can look into your soul and see through you. Once our eyes locked I felt something stir inside me like my heart is yearning for him. I shook the feeling down while pushing the feeling down as I smiled at him.
“Hello sir, what can I get you?” I asked kindly as he looked up at the menu.
“Um…two rolls and just black coffee.” He said in his deep Scottish voice that made my spine shiver by his voice and I type it down on the screen.
“Small, medium or large for that coffee?” I asked.
“Large, please.” He said as I nodded and typed that in.
“Okay two rolls and one large black coffee, anything else sir?” I asked while looking up at him as he was looking down at me.
“Nope I think that is all.” He said.
“Okay I will get your order ready, and your name?” I asked.
“Um…Ben.” He said as I nodded and typed his name.
“Alright Ben I will call you when your order is ready, and the total is four dollars and fifty cents.” I told him as he nodded then paid it with his card.
Once his order was placed he then went over to sit down and I headed in the back to make his order.
Glen Pov.
I can’t believe I told her my name is Ben, why the bloody hell I said that. My wolf senses are going crazy, her scent was the same one back at the apartments. She must be my mate, she got to be, the one I have been looking for since after the military. I watched her work but not in a creepy way as I don’t want her to think I am some creep. Even though I can smell that she is human. But I know that she is my mate. I need to know her more and see if my senses are right. I sighed and pulled out my phone and started playing a game to pass some time by.
“Ben.” She called out as her voice was like silk and soothing as I wish I said my real name so I could hear it from her lips.
I look up as she has a large cup with steamy coffee and a small sack with rolls inside. I put my phone away while getting up from my chair and head up to the counter and grab my cup and sack.
“Thanks.” I said as she smiled.
“You’re welcome and have a nice day Ben.” she said my fake name as I smiled at her.
“I will, thanks again.” I told her and head out as I open the door a young boy walks in.
“Sorry I am late.” He said as he rushed in the back.
I headed out and headed to my motorcycle that was black and I stood next to it. I took a sip of my coffee then opened the sack and pulled out a roll as I took a bite out of it. I moaned in delight at the roll as it tasted really good. I might have to come back here in the mornings. I thought to myself as I ate the roll and felt the cold wind hit my skin. I sighed and smelled the air as it was a bit crispy telling me that winter is coming soon but its autumn season. I sighed and finished my first roll and drank half of my coffee. I can tell it was freshly made also. I looked at the shop as it was called Cafe of Wonders. It’s full of wonders alright, the food is very tasteful and the girl that I read her name tag on was Elizabeth. She is full of wonders. Her dark brown hair was in a ponytail, how her skin looks so flawless and smooth with some freckles on her cheeks and nose, and hazel blue eyes that are like the color of the clouds mixed with the sky color in her eyes. I sighed and finished up my cup of coffee while eating the other roll. When I was done with both my drink and the other roll I threw the cup away along with the sack that those rolls were in into the trashcan nearby. Getting on my bike and putting my helmet on then putting my gloves on before turning on my bike then drove off back to my apartment to finish unpacking.
