Chapter 15

I walked up to Dawson’s table with full confidence. There was no way I was going to let him see how nervous I was.

“Hi, I’m Bella. I’m sorry I ran out of here the other day. I just didn’t expect to meet you and it took me off guard.” I held out my hand for him to shake.

Dawson nodded and politely shook my hand as he smiled at me. “I didn’t expect to meet you either, but I’m happy I did.”

“You look upset. I didn’t mean to offend you. I just had to clear my head.”

“Oh no baby, I’m not upset. I’m Just concerned. I got hit with the mate bond, and instead of you running into my arms, you ran out the door. I haven’t seen you since, and then I walked in here and saw you sitting with three dudes. I took it a little personal that you ran away from me.”

I shook my head, “again, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean it like that, and those guys are my family. Ryker Green is my brother, and Ezra and Drake Green are my cousins.”

He nodded, “I thought I recognized the Green boys. So that means you’re from Gree