Chapter 4 - Found her

Brayden's POV Jlp

I didn't intend to go all the way with her but I don't know why I couldn't control myself. Unlike other women, I was never disgusted by her. The closer I got, the more I wanted to go. She gave no disapproval. Maybe she was scared. When I requested an escort, I only needed someone around. I didn't mention prostitutes but I still paid the same amount. 

I did it because I couldn't touch all the girls the club ever sent. They disgusted me. They were more of escorts. They came to the darkroom and I watched them from the next bedroom. Of course, I could see clearly in the dark. My eyes were more powerful than human eyes.

They reclined there and I scanned them as they slept. I couldn't trust them when I told them not to switch on the light so they languished on the bed till they got exhausted and slept. The next morning. They wake up and leave without seeing me.

But there was something about this girl. I don't know anything about her except the picture the club sent with her name, Cora. I watched her from the entrance of the hotel to the bedroom. Crazy right? I saw how she hesitated and heard all her questions. That was weird. When I watched her alight from the car through the window upstairs, I was surprised to hear her voice from the reception.

I must admit I engaged all my senses to hear her but it was never possible. I don't know why it happened with her. I laughed internally when she lingered in the corridor, saying a short prayer and thinking she was going to die.

We seemed to be connected most naturally. I feared when she spoke. I almost switched on the light for her to see me so I turned cold for her to ask no more questions. I knew she wasn't a prostitute and when I confirmed it in the morning after she went to the bathroom, I couldn't forgive myself. I wanted to speak to her and know more about her. I kept admiring her throughout the night and pretended to be asleep when she woke up.

I felt her stare deeply at me. I stood up to dress as soon as she figured out the bathroom but the bloodstain on the bed made me angry at myself. How could I take her virginity as a stranger? I should have revealed myself to her before and it should have been after we both agreed to it. I wallowed in regret and I still couldn't forgive myself. 

I don't even know how to make it up to her. But my concern now was the attraction I felt towards her. I never felt that way with any female. Her scent was so strong and I have never seen anyone more beautiful than her. I have to see her again but before then, I have to know what is happening to me.

From what my mother told me before she died a hundred years ago, I understand that she is my mate but I didn't expect that we would ever meet. When mum told me about her a hundred years ago. I thought I was going to meet her then but the years passed and there was no sign so I gave up, thinking I didn't have one. Now I found her and she is so smart. She will ask questions. Smart and intelligent questions I don't have answers to. 

So before I meet her, I will go find the answers I seek. I will go to my mother's old cabin but I need someone to accompany me. I am so tired of the lonely life - it's the main reason why I order for a girl in a hotel and just watch them. It's just a nice feeling that there is someone with you.

This time, I have to call Steve. He has been my only best friend for a century now. Mostly because he is the only one of my kind in this part of the world. I dialled his number.

"Brayden, long time no see.." Was Steve's voice from the other side. Since he found his mate, I haven't bothered him like I am about to do now.

"I have to see you," I said, ignoring his excitement.

"Sure, I'll see you in the evening." I was surprised he asked no questions. It's unlikely but it's not as if I was going to take no for an answer or was even ready to give him any information on the phone.

"No, Steve, I want to see you now." I made sure to use a firm voice so he realizes the urgency.

"Do you realize that I also work just like you?" Steve knew I had a weak spot when it comes to two things. His mate and his work so he wanted to use it to his advantage.

"I know that and if it wasn't important, I wouldn't have called you."

"You found her, didn't you?

"Yes, I did." 

"Where are you?"

"Am still at the hotel where she just left but am leaving now so we can meet at home."

"Okay." The line went dead.

I got home and just as I parked my car in the underground car park, Steve drove in. We exchanged pleasantries and went upstairs to my penthouse.

"Where is she now?" That was the first question Steve asked, as soon as we entered the living room.

"At the club," I told him the truth. He was my best friend and I had to be honest.

"What? what does she do?" I didn't like the frown accompanying his questions but I just ignored it.

"I thought she was a prostitute but she happened to be a virgin so I am yet to find out what she does."

"Why don't you do so now? What if…."

"Don't worry, I know where to find her but am just surprised. I wonder what she does there and if they sent her to me as an escort and I did this to her, what if they send her somewhere else and the same thing happens?" The realization hit me after I thought about this. But things would be more complicated if I engaged her now. I have discovered new powers which I can't term as good or bad. In this case, I might hurt her unknowingly.

"That's why you have to go after her now." Steve insisted. I knew he was right but he also didn't know about my discovery so it made sense on his part.

"It's not that easy, Steve,"

"What do you mean?"

"Since I met her, I have begun feeling a strange power harness itself within me."

"It must be the mate bond."

"No, it's more than that. Tell me, do you see through the walls?"

"No, that's weird," he frowned.

"Now that's what i'm talking about and the only person who can give me answers has also passed on." 

"We should be able to find something. We have to visit where she lived," Steve suggested.

"That's very far."

"Then I say, we leave now."

"And what happens to your job and your mate?"

"My mate went to see her parents for a few days and my job can wait. If not for you, I would have still been working for some hoodlums so I owe you that much," he shrugged.

After carefully thinking about our discussion, I called my PA to let her know I will be away for a few days and all appointments should be rescheduled on my return.

"Let's go".