The second I open my eyes, I remember every single detail about my dream. In my heart, I knew I could help Ansley, and the answer came to me. I jump out of bed and grab a pair of shorts and a T-shirt out of my dresser. It just so happens Ansley’s path to happiness is in my living room, sleeping on the couch. Before I can change into my clothes, my phone rings.
Heart racing, I see Faith’s name on the screen. “Hey,” I answer breathlessly. I tap the speaker button and toss the phone on the bed so I can get dressed. “You’re calling a little early, aren’t you?”
“That’s because I have good news.”
I quickly take off my pajamas and slip on my shorts and T-shirt. “So do I, but you go first.”
“Well,” she begins in a sing-song voice, “while you were busy at your party last night, I happened to push two wolves together literally. And I do mean that literally. Jamie fell into Thorin’s lap.”
“Oh, wow,” I laugh, slapping a hand over my mouth. “What happened after that?”
She giggles. “Not sure, but I know they snuck off together. This morning, Tate and I got the call that their mating signs appeared. They’re going to bond on the next full moon.”
My feeling last night was right. I knew something would happen between them, just like I know something will happen with Ansley when I send her off. “I guess I do have a special gift,” I say, loving the satisfaction it gives me. I can’t explain it, but it makes me feel like I have a purpose.
“Yes, you do,” Faith says. “It’s an interesting gift. One that could be taken advantage of.”
With a heavy sigh, I lean against my door. “I know. Tia and I have already talked about this. I’m not going to tell anyone.” Except maybe Chase since I’m getting ready to tell him about Ansley. I trust him with my life, and I know he’ll keep my secret.
“What was your good news?” she asks.
I can’t begin to control the happiness I feel. The only problem with sending Ansley to the Timberwolf pack is that I’m going to miss her terribly. “I went to see Ansley last night and made sure to touch her. In my dreams, I saw her mate. He’s with the Timberwolf pack.”
Faith gasps. “Oh, Kami, that’s amazing. I know she’s not happy here. What are you going to tell her?”
“She trusts me, Faith. I know she won’t ask questions if I tell her to go. I just want her to be happy.”
“I understand. Well, I won’t keep you. Go and talk to Ansley. I know you’re dying to.”
I laugh. “Yes, I am. I’ll talk to you soon.” We say our goodbyes, and I rush downstairs.
Tia is in the kitchen, pouring a cup of coffee, and she holds a finger up to her lips. “He’s still sleeping.” I tiptoe past the kitchen table into the living room and peer over the back of the couch. Chase is shirtless with his arms above his head, sprawled out on the sofa with his jeans hung low on his hips. One day, he’ll make the perfect mate.
Tia comes up beside me, holding her coffee cup, and looks down at him. “It’s times like these where I hate I’m not a shifter. Especially when you have good ones like him.”
Chase’s lips pull back, and he opens his blue eyes at us. “Thanks,” he says to her. “Just because you’re not a wolf doesn’t mean we can’t have our fun.”
Tia lifts her cup and winks. “True, but I know it could never go anywhere. My heart’s not interested in getting broken.”
Chase sits up and runs a hand through his hair, giving her that dashing smile of his. “If you ever change your mind …”
Tia’s cheeks turn red, and she smiles. “Thanks for the offer.”
He nods once. “Anytime.” His shirt is on the coffee table, so he reaches for it and slips it on. “Thanks for letting me stay here. I should probably get going. I need to get back to California by the afternoon.”
“About that,” I say, sitting down on the couch next to him. “I need you to do me a favor.”
His expression turns serious. “Anything. What do you need?”
“I need you to take Ansley with you.” I grin up at Tia, and her eyes widen in understanding, but she doesn’t say anything.
Chase glances at us both curiously. “Why do I need to take her with me?”
I look up at Tia, and she knows I want to tell him. She shrugs and takes a seat at the kitchen table. “It’s up to you, Kami.”
Chase sits up straighter, his body tense and in protective mode. It’s one of the things I admire about him. Laughing, I place a hand on his arm. “Everything’s fine. Nobody’s in trouble. It’s quite the opposite. I need you to take Ansley to your pack and make sure you get her around Lance.”
His brows furrow. “What for?”
“Because they’re mates.”
By the look on his face, I can tell I’ve confused him. “How do you know that?” he asks.
Closing my eyes, I can picture Ansley and Lance in my mind. They were both so happy in my dream. When I open my eyes, I look into his. “A couple of months ago, I started having dreams about someone. I know he’s my mate, but I don’t know who he is yet. My dreams won’t let me see his face.”
Chase’s eyes narrow curiously. “O-kay. What does this have to do with Ansley and Lance?”
I hold up a hand. “I’m getting there. In between the dreams of my mystery mate, I dream of others. Before Faith and Tate showed their mating signs, I had a dream they were mates. And since then, I’ve had dreams of others, and all have come true. Last night, I dreamt of Ansley and Lance. That’s why I need you to take her to him.”
Chase glances over at Tia and then back to me. “Are you saying you have magical abilities now?”
I nod. “It appears so. I don’t know how it works or why, but every time I touch an unmated female, I end up dreaming about her and her mate.”
“So, it doesn’t work when you touch unmated males?”
Reaching over, I place a hand on his. “I wish it did. I’d do anything to help you find yours.”
He smiles, but I can see the sadness behind it. “I know you would.” Getting to his feet, he stretches and grabs his phone off the coffee table. “Go get Ansley, and I’ll take her back with me. Lance is a loyal wolf. He deserves to find his mate. I’m just glad I can be a part of it.” He looks over at Tia. “As always, it was a pleasure spending time with you. If you ever want to visit the vineyard, I can send my jet.” Then he winks at me. “Same to you. The guys in my pack love having you around.”
A vacation to a California vineyard would be nice right about now. “We might have to take you up on that.”
His smile warms my heart. “Great.” He starts for the door. “I have to run by your brother’s house for a minute, but I’ll be back. Think you can get Ansley here within the hour?”
I pull out my phone. “I sure can.”
As soon as he walks out, I hurry and call Ansley, bouncing on my feet the entire time it rings. “Come on, pick up.”
It takes her forever to answer, and when she does, I can hear the solemness in her tone. I’m about to change that. “Hey, Kami,” she says, her voice low.
“Pack your bags. You’re taking a trip. And trust me, you’ll thank me for it.”