Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 120

Chapter 120: Chapter 120 Delicious

Caroline’s POV

Jax was waiting by his black sports car, and I stopped breathing for a moment. I’d always known him as that nice, beach-loving bar owner with a big smile, but today he looked different. He wore gray dress pants with a matching vest over a white shirt, sleeves pushed up showing his tanned arms. The top buttons were open, making him look cool but nice. His red hair shone in the sun, fixed well around his good-looking face. Unlike his sister Ruby, he had no freckles, just smooth tanned skin that made his green eyes stand out. When he saw me coming, his face lit up with that young smile that could make any woman like him.

"My goddess, Caroline," Jax said warmly as he walked to me. "You’re even more beautiful than when I saw you last time."

"You look really good too," I said, truly surprised by how the nice clothes showed off his strong body. The man who usually wore beach clothes and music shirts looked very handsome in nice clothes.

He came closer to kiss my cheek, and I smelled his scent, sandalwood mixed with something spicy that made my wolf notice. Not the strong feeling Rory had with Alaric, but something nice.

"These are for you," he said, showing a bunch of white flowers with purple centers he’d been hiding. "Moonlight orchids, they made me think of you. Beautiful, special, and strong."

"Jax, they’re so pretty," I said, really happy about the gift.

"I have something else," he said, taking out a small box. "I hope this isn’t too much."

Inside was a pretty glass bottle with light brown perfume. When I opened it, a nice, calm smell came out, like lavender, vanilla, and fresh rain.

Jax said, looking a bit nervous. "When Ruby told me about... well, what happened, I thought you might like this. The person who makes these is good at making scents for wolves who can’t make their own smell."

I felt surprised. He knew I was a wolf without a scent and found something made just for wolves like me.

"Most wolves use their smell a lot to talk," he said kindly. "I thought having your own smell might make you feel stronger. It’s not to replace anything, just to add to how pretty you are."

"Thank you," I said quietly, really touched. "This is so nice of you."

He smiled, happy I liked it, and opened the car door for me.

"Ready to try something great?" he asked when he sat next to me, his green eyes bright with joy.

"Show me," I replied, feeling a real smile on my face.

The restaurant Jax picked was called "Havana", a pretty place with iron gates and a nice garden around it. Inside, the tall ceilings, nice details, and warm colors made it feel like somewhere far away and lively.

"I love Latin culture," Jax said as we sat on the porch, the sunny day matching the restaurant’s feel. "And this place has the best Cuban food in Harbor Bay."

He got us Papa Doble drinks, a nice mix of rum, cherry, lime, and grapefruit that was perfect for the warm day. While we drank, Jax told me stories about his trips through Latin America, his eyes bright as he talked about places he’d seen.

"You’re quite the traveler," I said, really impressed. "I’ve hardly left the east coast."

"Maybe someday I could show you some of those places," he said, then quickly added with a laugh, "No pressure, of course. Just saying it out loud."

When our food came, a tasty mix of beef and pork with olives and vegetables called Picadillo, with rice, the taste was amazing. Jax watched happily as I took my first bite and I couldn’t help making a small happy sound.

"You like it?" he asked.

"This is amazing," I said. "You really know good food."

During lunch, Jax kept talking about fun things. He told me about starting his bar with his friend Dominic, about his other work, and told funny stories that made me laugh. He never talked about Draven or asked about my feelings, which I really liked.

For dessert, he got Cuban capuchinos, sweet cone pastries that melted in my mouth.

"Oh my goddess, this is so good," I said after the first bite, closing my eyes to enjoy it.

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