My Surprise Mate
Chapter 1

My name is Holly Ellison and I'm 24 years old.I've been living on my own since my 18th birthday,unless you count all the years in a group home.Yeah, my mom put me up for adoption the day I wasborn.I live in a small town, not many Add kids are in foster care here so that makes us stand outmore.

Unfortunately, most of us end up running the streets, Previous Table of contents selling drugs, andhooked on drugs.

Standards aren't very high for us to say the least.

Next Display options I vowed to not become another one of their statistics.I started working part-time at a fast-food restaurant when I was 16 Qo and I've been working ever since.l don't have manyfriends, and I actually like it that way.

The smaller your circle the M.O.less drama and trouble.I'm currently working as a waitress at Ella'sDiner.It's not much, but it pays the bills, and it's only temporary.

I'm saving to go to college.l have not decided for sure what career path I want to take but I have itnarrowed down to two: elementary teacher or counselor.l know I want to work with kids though.Iwas scheduled to be off work today, but someone called in so here I am.I don't mind though I canalways use the extra hours.

I've been at work for two hours and we are getting ready for the lunch rush when none other thanKain Shelton and his bunch walkin.

Kain is gorgeous.He has amazing blue eyes the kind that feel like that our peering into your souland dark brown hair cut in a frohawk.

His body is more than just toned, but he’s not close to being body builder big either.

The guys that hang out with Kain look similar to him aside from eye color and hair.

Kain is known around town for being a playboy.

He has no shortage of women to say the least and I'm pretty sure cocky is his middle name.

Of course, they have to sit in my section.I don't Know why I always felt nervous around Kain I mademy way over once they get settled to get their drink order.

"Just cokes for all of us.” Kain placed their order before I could even ask.

I smiled, giving them a nod, "I'll have it right out.”

As I turned to go retrieve their drinks Kain grabbed my arm gently, "Tell me what's a pretty girl likeyou doing waitressing?”

I rolled me eyes and walked away.

Seriously! That's the best he could come up with.

It wasn't even original, and besides I don't have time for games The rest of my day passed quickly,with Kain leaving me a really large tip.l usually just go straight home after work, but I decided Iwould have a few drinks down at the bar.

It's early so shouldn't be too busy yet.

Like I always do when I go for drinks, I ducked into the back corner table to avoid any attention.just want to relax, but evidently the universe had other plans.

Kain Shelton shuffled in loudly and took a seat at the bar.His eyes locked on mine as he scanned theroom, a smile tugging at the corner of his full lips.

Without wasting any time, he bee lined for me, sitting in the empty chair across from me.

"So, you waiting on your boyfriend?" he questioned.

"Nope, I've never had a boyfriend.”

Why would I say it like that? I could feel my cheeks reddening from embarrassment.I looked at Kainwho had one eyebrow raised and look of disbelief written on his face.

"Hmm, I don't know if I believe that.Your gorgeous.”

He winked and flagged down the barmaid ordering us each a round.! sat there awkwardly, while hisblue eyes stared a hole into me.

It was a mixture of pain and pleasure. thought it would be just pain the first time.

He paused giving me a chance to adjust before sliding the rest of the way in.I gasped at how full Ifelt.

Kain stilled, closing his eyes.

When he opened them again, they were solid black.

I didn't have time to process it as he started pumping in and out slowly.

Kain leaned down, sucking one of my n*****s into his mouth, causing my back to arch in response."f**k, Kain! I can't”

"I trailed off, unable to form any more words.He took that as his que and began thrusting in and outat a faster pace, "Holly, come for me."

That's all it took to send me over the edge.I felt as if there wasn't enough oxygen in the roomanymore.

My vision became spotted as I screamed out from the pleasure Kain was giving me.

When I finally stopped shaking from my first orgasm Kain rolled over lying next to me on the bed.His breathing a little faster than normal but nowhere near how I was gasping.I lay there in bliss, notsure I could move yet, "So I guess I need to explain.”

He hesitated before continuing, "Look I trust you and that's the only reason I'm going to tell youthis, I'ma werewolf."

I started laughing, I couldn't help it.

How did he even have the energy to joke right now? I felt his eyes on me as I turned to face him.Hewasn't laughing though; in fact, he wasn't even smiling.His eyes were back to that beautiful blueshade again.

"I'm being serious Holly.Humans don't know about us, they can't know.If anyone replaces out that youknow it could be really bad and put you in danger.I'm usually able to control myself better, I'm notsure what happened tonight, but I know that you seen my eyes.You looked scared for a minute.”This guy was being serious.

Dead serious.

"Your world is full of beings and not just humans.”

I could see the sincerity in his eyes, and I knew he wasn't lying to me. didn't know what to say tohim, so I didn't say anything.I lay there, wrapped in his arms as I fell asleep. woke to Kain gettingout of bed the next morning.

"Morning," I greeted him sleepily.

My body was sore, but it was definitely worth it.

I never imagined s*x being so good.

Kain sat down on the side of the bed as he pulled his shoes on, "I think you're a great person,” hesaid as he leaned and gave me a soft kiss, "but this isn't going to work.'m sorry Holly, I really am.”He walked out of the room pulling his shirt on.

I couldn't move.My mind was racing as the tears flowed freely from my eyes.

Kain Shelton did exactly was I was afraid of: he broke my heart and left me.

This is why I don't date.

This is why I stay to myself.l decided to call in sick to work, there was no way I could chance seeinghim today anywhere. stayed in bed feeling sorry for myself and crying.

Sad romance movies and ice cream was my therapy.

I'd give myself today, then I would pull it together and continue on with my life.

It's just a breakup, right? Kain acted like nothing happened

Him and his friends would come into the diner, and he would act like he didn't even know me.

It didn't take him long to go back to his playboy ways, and he made no effort in hiding that factfrom me.

When he would have another girl with him, he would just smirk at me, as if to rub it in my face.

I decided Kain Shelton was just an asshole, and I could do better than him.

After a few weeks it no longer bothered me to see him with other girls.

Though I did try to avoid him, when possible, no reason to rub salt on a healing wound.

It had been 6 weeks since Kain and I had been together, and I had been sick as a dog for the lasttwo weeks.

And to make it worse aunt flow still hadn't come this month.

I couldn't remember if Kain had worn a condom or not, but I'm sure he did.

It definitely wasn't his first time, so I'm sure he was prepared.

Questions started popping in my head.

What if I was pregnant? I would keep the baby.

No way I would have it grow up the way I did no matter how hard it is, I would make sure it hadeverything it needed.

But would I tell Kain? On my god, Kain's a werewolf Or was he lying, werewolves aren't real, arethey? I started to panic.I'll just go to the doctor.I'm sure it's nothing, I told myself trying to calm mynerves some.l'm just sick that's all.l quickly dressed and drove to the walk-in clinic across town,thankful they weren't busy.

After filling out the paperwork and paying my copay I was called back to a room.

They did a urine test and blood test, doing a complete checkup.

The nurse let me know the doctor would come talk to me as soon as the results were back.

I sat in the doctor's office waiting for test results feeling more and more nervous as the secondsticked by.I was hoping it was just a stomach virus or the flu.I had them test me for everything, butsomething in my gut told me that's not what any of this was.I hoped I was wrong though.l couldfeel the tears pricking at the corner of my eyes as I tried to take slow steady breaths.

No need to panic yet, I didn't know anything for sure

The doctor came in the room, clipboard in her hand, "You said it has been about 6 weeks sinceyou've had intercourse?"

she asked me, never looking up from the paper she was writing on.

"Y-y-yes." I stuttered out.

"Well Ms. Ellison, your pregnant.”